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Development Director jobs at IQVIA involve leading client relationships, delivery teams, and strategic accounts across the life sciences consulting business. The company has an established sponsorship process for this function, supporting candidates across multiple work visa categories from initial offer through long-term status maintenance.
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Location: Wayne, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Job Overview
Secure and retain business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decisionmakers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors.
Essential Functions
- Actively prospect and leverage potential new business opportunities within specified customer account(s).
- Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with key decisionmakers within Account and develop in-depth knowledge of the customer organization.
- Maintain general knowledge of all IQVIA services for appropriate cross-sell opportunities.
- Aggressively pursue awareness of competitive activities, positioning and pricing, which includes specific reasons for awards and non-awards.
- Identify and respond to customer needs in order to define potential opportunities.
- Propose appropriate strategy/solution to customer.
- Coordinate with contracts/proposals to develop proposal.
- Work with operations and functional managers to identify sales team and prepares and leads the sales presentation.
- Educate team participants in customer culture, operational needs/methods and sales techniques needed to close the sale.
- Handle follow-up related to the sale and drive completion of contractual documents.
- Adapt successful strategies and tactics to meet market demands and financial targets.
- Maintain high visibility within customer organization.
- Monitor customer satisfaction by communicating regularly with customer.
- Establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each target account.
- Ensure appropriate strategy/solution is proposed to customer.
- Monitor actions and results against plans.
- Analyze potential opportunities and develop sales plans for each target account.
- Record all customer sales related activities in CRM system.
- Prepare sales activity report for Sales Management as required.
- Serve as a liaison between the customer and technical and operational groups at IQVIA.
- 40% travel is required (based on location).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business management
10 years related experience, including 3 years of relevant industry (CRO) and/or sales experience
Or
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Proven track record at mid-level and high-level contacts.
- Strong organizational, planning, project management skills.
- A developing record of customer contacts at the outsourcing, procurement and mid-management level.
- Excellent Business/Industry awareness and a thorough understanding of industry trends and impact on the business.
- Excellent analytical skills in assessing and interpreting customer business data.
- Ability to maintain demanding timelines.
- Ability to influence others internally and externally.
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
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.
Compensation
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,900.00 - $250,400.00. 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.
Work Environment
Home-based
You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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Frame your credentials for specialty occupation review
IQVIA's Development Director roles typically require a degree in life sciences, business, or a related field. Make sure your transcripts and any foreign credential evaluations explicitly map your degree to the role's specialty occupation classification before USCIS scrutinizes the petition.
Target IQVIA's therapeutic area hiring cycles
Development Director openings at IQVIA cluster around specific therapeutic areas and fiscal planning periods. Research which practice areas are actively expanding, then tailor your application to show direct experience in oncology, real-world evidence, or the vertical they're currently building out.
Clarify sponsorship scope before offer negotiations
IQVIA sponsors multiple visa types for this role, but coverage of Green Card-related costs varies by hire and level. Ask the recruiter directly which PERM-related expenses the company covers before you're at the offer stage, not after.
Align your start date with H-1B cap timelines
If you're cap-subject, USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start. Confirm with your IQVIA recruiter that the offer timeline accommodates this window, and ask whether premium processing is available to compress the wait after selection.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active IQVIA openings
Development Director roles at IQVIA are spread across service lines and geographies, making them easy to miss on general job boards. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for IQVIA positions that have an active sponsorship history for this role and visa type.
Document client-facing leadership for TN and EB-2 filings
TN and EB-2 petitions for consulting roles require clear evidence that the position demands professional-level judgment, not just project management. Build a record of signed client deliverables, P&L ownership, or named account responsibility before your employer initiates the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IQVIA sponsor H-1B visas for Development Directors?
Yes, IQVIA sponsors H-1B visas for Development Director roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions on behalf of selected candidates. If you're cap-subject, your offer needs to align with the USCIS registration window each March, with employment typically beginning October 1. IQVIA also supports H-1B renewals and transfers for employees already holding the status.
How do I apply for Development Director jobs at IQVIA?
Applications go through IQVIA's careers portal, where Development Director openings are listed by service line and region. You can also find and filter IQVIA roles by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify positions where sponsorship is actively supported. Tailor your resume to reflect the specific therapeutic area or account management focus listed in the job description.
Which visa types does IQVIA commonly use for Development Director roles?
IQVIA sponsors H-1B visas for most international hires in this function. The company also supports TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying consulting roles, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates entering at the director level, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for longer-term employees. The right visa type depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does IQVIA expect for a Development Director?
Most Development Director roles at IQVIA expect a bachelor's degree in life sciences, health economics, or business, with a master's or MBA common at the senior level. You'll also need demonstrated experience managing client accounts or delivery teams in a contract research, consulting, or pharmaceutical services context. Specialty occupation documentation matters for visa purposes, so your degree field and job duties need to align clearly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for this role at IQVIA?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B sponsorship for cap-subject candidates follows USCIS's annual cycle, meaning a March registration and October start date at the earliest. Premium processing can shorten adjudication to about 15 business days after selection. TN sponsorship is faster and can be completed at a port of entry. PERM-based Green Card filings run 18 to 36 months depending on DOL processing backlogs and your priority date.