Business Development Specialist – Patient VoiceLocation: London, UK (Hybrid)This is a role designed to support and drive the Patient Voice offering developed by IQVIA and delivered by the Global Perspectives team. It is an exciting position to ensure the effective co-ordination of current customer accounts and scoping, with a strong focus on the development of new accounts. We would also anticipate the post holder would be involved in support to market the offer, both in terms of ideas for thought leadership and presence at relevant conferences.The post holder would be part of an EMEA Regional Team, with the delivery team based largely in Spain. The postholder could be based anywhere within EMEA, with some travel expected as part of the role.Core activities of the role include:New account development, expected to focus on CRO customer segment offering Real World solutions to pharma cosIdentification of potential new accounts for the Patient Voice offering, determine the client need and how the IQVIA solution may meet those needsDevelop and share collateral relating to the Patient Voice offeringDetermine competitive positioning of the offerIdentify and map new accountsSecure new requests which convert into sales and expand the footprint of the businessKey Account managementDevelop account planning process for current accounts using the IQVIA Patient Voice offeringDesign key performance metrics for current accounts, review on a regular basis and support for the team in developing action plansMaintain and grow current business with key accountsMarketing and thought leadershipIdentify key conferences to attend to increase visibility of the offerEnsure the team attending conferences has the right training on the Patient Voice to talk to potential clients in a compelling mannerNetwork at conferences to extend awareness of the Patient Voice offerThis is an exciting opportunity to develop and extend the IQVIA Patient Voice offer with potential clients. It is anticipated that this will be a highly diverse client base, but focused on CROs, consultancies and academic institutions. The success of the postholder will be measured on the volume of requests and sales from current and new clients for the Patient Voice offer.Experience required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalentMinimum of 5 years working experienceExtensive experience in a commercial sales environment, demonstrated through meeting key metrics and achievement of high annual sales volumesGood marketing skills and ability to verbalise clear and concise positioning of offerExperience working in a fast paced environment with high turnover of projectsExcellent networker, strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal leaders and external clientsPassion for bringing the Patient Voice into scientific and commercial decision making for pharma companies

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