Key Account Manager Pharmaceutical And Life Scienc

Job Summary

IQVIA is seeking a commercially drivenKey Account Managerto join ourLife Sciences team in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Commercial Manager this role will support the growth and development of key pharmaceutical accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Saudi market.

The Key Account Manager will work closely with clients and IQVIAs analytics consulting technology and delivery teams to understand client priorities develop tailored solutions and strengthen long-term strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial potential relationship-building capabilities and an understanding of thepharmaceutical and life sciences industry with the ambition to progressively take broader ownership of strategic accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management & Business Growth

• Manage and develop relationships across an assigned portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts.
• Support the development and execution of strategic account plans aligned with client priorities and IQVIA growth objectives.
• Identify develop and convert new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Drive growth through expansion of existing client relationships and development of new opportunities.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline aligned with agreed revenue and growth targets.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients strategic priorities business challenges and evolving needs.

Client & Market Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders and progressively expand engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Develop a strong understanding of theSaudi pharmaceutical and life sciences market including key market dynamics healthcare priorities and industry trends.
• Proactively engage clients to understand their challenges and identify areas where IQVIA can provide value.
• Position IQVIA as a strategic partner by connecting client needs with relevant capabilities and solutions.
• Monitor market and client developments to identify emerging commercial opportunities.

Solution Selling & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with IQVIAs analytics consulting technology and delivery teams to developtailored value-driven client solutions and proposals.
• Coordinate proposal development pricing and internal commercial approvals.
• Present IQVIA capabilities proposals and solutions to clients with support from senior commercial leadership where required.
• Participate in commercial discussions and contract negotiations progressively taking greater ownership as experience develops.
• Coordinate effectively across internal teams throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
• Support seamless handover from commercial teams to delivery and remain engaged to ensure client satisfaction and identify follow-on opportunities.

Commercial Performance & Reporting

• Work against agreedrevenue pipeline and account-growth objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity pipeline and account information.
• Provide regular forecasts account updates and business-development progress to the Business Unit Director.
• Develop strong commercial discipline aroundpricing profitability forecasting and opportunity prioritization.
• Ensure adherence to IQVIA governance compliance and commercial standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree inBusiness Administration Marketing Economics Pharmacy Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• 25 years of relevant professional experiencein key account management sales business development commercial roles consulting analytics or other client-facing roles within the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
• Previous experience working withpharmaceutical or life sciences clientsis strongly preferred.
• Experience may come from:
  • Pharmaceutical or life sciences companies; or
  • Consulting analytics technology data insights or professional-services organizations supporting pharmaceutical/life sciences clients.
• Exposure to theSaudi Arabian pharmaceutical and healthcare marketis highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to the development and conversion of commercial opportunities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial mindset with the ambition to develop into full account ownership.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong communication presentation negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to understand complex client needs and translate them into relevant business solutions.
• Analytical mindset with strong commercial curiosity.
• Structured approach to pipeline opportunity and account management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive hands-on and accountable working style.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced performance-driven environment.
• Fluency inEnglishrequired;Arabic is a strong advantage.

Work Model

Hybrid

Why Join IQVIA

• Build hands-on experience managing and growing strategic pharmaceutical accounts.
• Gain direct exposure to senior clients and IQVIA leadership.
• Work at the intersection ofdata technology analytics consulting and commercial strategy.
• Develop commercial capabilities across account management solution selling pricing forecasting and negotiation.
• Contribute directly to IQVIAs growth and strategic client partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
• Clear opportunity to develop toward broaderKey Account Management and commercial leadership responsibilities.

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. Learn more at

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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