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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Regional Business Director-Oncology

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 10 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sales experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of oncology sales experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of successful people leadership experience is required.
  • A demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding regional sales objectives is required.
  • Experience leading teams selling into Community Oncology, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Academic Medical Centers, and Cancer Centers is required.
  • Strong understanding of oncology reimbursement, buy-and-bill economics, market access, and biosimilar commercialization is required.
  • Proven ability to lead within a complex, matrixed commercial organization is required.
  • Ability to travel approximately more than 60% within the assigned geography is required.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of Key Account Managers.
  • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and performance excellence.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and field development to improve selling effectiveness and account management capabilities.
  • Conduct regular field rides, business reviews, performance discussions, and development planning sessions.
  • Establish clear expectations and performance standards aligned with organizational priorities and business goals.
  • Identify and develop future leaders while creating individualized development plans for team members.
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and professional growth.
  • Lead execution of regional business strategies designed to achieve and exceed sales, market share, profitability, and utilization objectives.
  • Translate national commercial strategy into actionable regional business plans and tactical execution priorities.
  • Drive launch readiness and commercialization efforts across the assigned geography.
  • Monitor business performance and proactively identify opportunities, risks, and corrective actions to achieve objectives.
  • Ensure effective territory planning, account targeting, and resource deployment across the region.
  • Establish performance metrics and regularly assess progress toward regional and organizational goals.
  • Partner with Key Account Managers to engage executive-level stakeholders within community oncology networks, IDNs, academic centers, large health systems, and cancer centers.
  • Support the development and execution of strategic account plans targeting high-value customers and growth opportunities.
  • Engage key regional customers and opinion leaders to strengthen relationships and expand business opportunities.
  • Assist in resolving complex customer challenges related to access, reimbursement, product adoption, and operational implementation.
  • Drive biosimilar adoption strategies through alignment with customer clinical, economic, and operational priorities.
  • Partner with Market Access leadership to maximize utilization and pull-through of group purchasing organization (GPO), IDN, and health system contracts.
  • Guide teams in navigating complex buy-and-bill environments, reimbursement considerations, and formulary decision-making processes.
  • Support customer engagement strategies that enhance product access and minimize barriers to adoption.
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand contracting effectiveness and improve customer economics.
  • Serve as the primary regional commercial leader responsible for cross-functional coordination and execution.
  • Collaborate with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Operations, Trade, and Patient Support teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
  • Provide strategic field insights that inform organizational planning, resource allocation, and commercial strategy.
  • Facilitate communication and alignment between headquarters and field-based teams.
  • Ensure regional execution remains consistent with company objectives and brand strategy.
  • Leverage sales analytics, market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer data to drive informed business decisions.
  • Conduct regular business reviews evaluating regional performance, trends, and opportunity assessments.
  • Utilize data-driven coaching methodologies to enhance account management effectiveness and improve results.
  • Develop strategic forecasts and identify growth opportunities across customer segments and geographies.
  • Ensure all field activities comply with FDA requirements, company policies, PhRMA guidelines, regulatory requirements, and healthcare compliance standards.
  • Promote a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability across the organization.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of oncology market dynamics, healthcare regulations, biosimilar policies, and competitive developments.
  • Complete all administrative, reporting, and compliance activities in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications

  • Oncology biosimilar launch experience is preferred.
  • Experience leading teams through startup, launch, or high-growth environments is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GPO contracting and health system procurement processes is preferred.
  • Established relationships within oncology networks and health systems are preferred.
  • An MBA or advanced healthcare-related degree is preferred.
  • National or regional oncology sales leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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