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IQVIA hires Business Development professionals to drive growth across clinical research, data analytics, and healthcare consulting. The company sponsors work visas for this function, supporting candidates from initial offer through filing, which makes it a viable target if you're navigating sponsorship as part of your job search.
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INTRODUCTION
The Associate Business Development Director works collaboratively with other colleagues to increase sales of IQVIA’s Safety and Regulatory services and technology within the life sciences industry. Responsibilities include full cycle sales including: target identification, securing and managing client meetings, listening and understanding client needs, addressing client concerns/objections, managing Subject Matter Experts in defining opportunities, proposing solutions, negotiating, obtaining SOWs and closing the deal. Our Sales Professionals are expected to quickly develop credibility with customers/prospects and build trust through professionalism and knowledge of services and products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prospect accounts focusing on Safety and Regulatory products and services
- Identify and develop new accounts and follow up on existing leads
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key target accounts
- Manage assigned accounts to generate both incremental and repeatable annual business
- Initiate and manage RFI and RFP process and negotiate terms for all account programs and projects
- Work collaboratively with the Professional Services Organization to ensure a complete and professional delivery of software and service solutions
- Expand sale of product portfolio in the Safety and Regulatory market
- Collaborate with Executives and SMEs to maximize account coverage
- Maintain knowledgeable understanding of changing regulatory guidelines and mandates affecting the industry community
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must demonstrate a sustained (6+ years) and successful track record selling professional services to Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, and/or Clinical Research Organizations
- Demonstrated track record of success working with senior level management in a fast-paced growth environment is essential
- Full sales cycle experience is required: Prospect, Identify Opportunities, Propose Solutions (writing proposals), Negotiate, Close
- Strong written and verbal English skills, quality-oriented proposal writing and proposal management experience
- Ambitious, driven and self-motivated personality adaptable to a fast-paced high volume and high velocity sales organization
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required
- Willing to travel throughout the US, estimated up to 50%
- Reside in the greater Boston area, NY & NJ area, VA/DC metro area or CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess an understanding of the regulatory pharmacovigilance process for both pre-marketed and post-marketed stages of a product
- Selling drug safety consulting services and products
- Experience working with Regulatory Affairs Departments, Product Safety related departments, or Regulatory Submissions
- Background in Software as a Service (SaaS) market
- Experience with data-mining or statistical signal detection products
LOCATION:
Location: US – Greater Boston area, NY/NJ, VA/DC Metro, CA areas
COMPENSATION:
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,600.00 - $249,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

INTRODUCTION
The Associate Business Development Director works collaboratively with other colleagues to increase sales of IQVIA’s Safety and Regulatory services and technology within the life sciences industry. Responsibilities include full cycle sales including: target identification, securing and managing client meetings, listening and understanding client needs, addressing client concerns/objections, managing Subject Matter Experts in defining opportunities, proposing solutions, negotiating, obtaining SOWs and closing the deal. Our Sales Professionals are expected to quickly develop credibility with customers/prospects and build trust through professionalism and knowledge of services and products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prospect accounts focusing on Safety and Regulatory products and services
- Identify and develop new accounts and follow up on existing leads
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key target accounts
- Manage assigned accounts to generate both incremental and repeatable annual business
- Initiate and manage RFI and RFP process and negotiate terms for all account programs and projects
- Work collaboratively with the Professional Services Organization to ensure a complete and professional delivery of software and service solutions
- Expand sale of product portfolio in the Safety and Regulatory market
- Collaborate with Executives and SMEs to maximize account coverage
- Maintain knowledgeable understanding of changing regulatory guidelines and mandates affecting the industry community
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must demonstrate a sustained (6+ years) and successful track record selling professional services to Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, and/or Clinical Research Organizations
- Demonstrated track record of success working with senior level management in a fast-paced growth environment is essential
- Full sales cycle experience is required: Prospect, Identify Opportunities, Propose Solutions (writing proposals), Negotiate, Close
- Strong written and verbal English skills, quality-oriented proposal writing and proposal management experience
- Ambitious, driven and self-motivated personality adaptable to a fast-paced high volume and high velocity sales organization
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required
- Willing to travel throughout the US, estimated up to 50%
- Reside in the greater Boston area, NY & NJ area, VA/DC metro area or CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess an understanding of the regulatory pharmacovigilance process for both pre-marketed and post-marketed stages of a product
- Selling drug safety consulting services and products
- Experience working with Regulatory Affairs Departments, Product Safety related departments, or Regulatory Submissions
- Background in Software as a Service (SaaS) market
- Experience with data-mining or statistical signal detection products
LOCATION:
Location: US – Greater Boston area, NY/NJ, VA/DC Metro, CA areas
COMPENSATION:
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,600.00 - $249,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Frame your credentials around life sciences consulting
IQVIA's Business Development roles sit at the intersection of healthcare data and client strategy. Tailor your resume to show experience with pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO clients rather than general sales or consulting work, since hiring managers screen for sector fluency early.
Target roles tied to IQVIA's service lines
IQVIA organizes its go-to-market around distinct divisions like Real World Solutions, Technology Solutions, and Contract Research. Applying to Business Development openings within a specific division strengthens your fit signal and reflects the specialized client relationships these roles require.
Align your OPT start date with IQVIA's hiring cycles
IQVIA recruits Business Development talent across rolling cycles rather than a single annual intake. If you're on F-1 OPT, activating your work authorization to overlap with a team's open headcount window improves your chances of converting to H-1B sponsorship before OPT expires.
Understand how PERM affects Business Development timelines
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, your employer must complete PERM labor certification through the DOL before filing an immigrant petition. At a large consulting organization like IQVIA, this process typically begins only after you've demonstrated strong performance in role.
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Does IQVIA sponsor H-1B visas for Business Developments?
Yes, IQVIA sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development roles. The company has an established sponsorship infrastructure that supports petitions through USCIS, including the annual H-1B cap lottery cycle. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, IQVIA can also file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start work as soon as the petition is received rather than waiting for approval.
How do I apply for Business Development jobs at IQVIA?
Apply directly through IQVIA's careers portal, filtering by Business Development or related functions like Commercial Development or Client Solutions. Tailor your application to the specific service line you're targeting. You can also browse IQVIA's verified sponsorship-track openings on Migrate Mate, which lets you filter for roles where visa sponsorship has been documented, so you're not guessing about eligibility before you apply.
Which visa types does IQVIA commonly use for Business Development hires?
IQVIA sponsors H-1B visas for the majority of international Business Development hires, along with TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. F-1 OPT and CPT are supported for students in eligible programs. For longer-term pathways, IQVIA has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card cases for Business Development professionals, typically after an initial period in role.
What qualifications does IQVIA expect for Business Development roles?
Most Business Development positions at IQVIA require a bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field, with some senior roles expecting an advanced degree. Practical experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO sales or consulting is weighted heavily. IQVIA also values familiarity with real-world evidence, clinical data services, or healthcare technology, since Business Development teams sell solutions in those domains.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take at IQVIA?
For H-1B transfers or cap-exempt filings, USCIS standard processing runs roughly three to five months, with premium processing available to reduce that to 15 business days. For cap-subject H-1B petitions, you'd need to go through the April lottery, with an October 1 start date. Green Card sponsorship through PERM adds significant time, often one to three years depending on your priority date and country of birth.
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