Business Development Manager Consumer Health Job Riyadh Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Business

Role Overview

IQVIA is seeking a high‑performing Business Development Manager to join our Consumer Health team based in Jeddah. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Director, this role will play a critical part in accelerating growth by developing new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning IQVIA as a strategic partner to leading Consumer Health and FMCG organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth: Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within the Consumer Health sector; drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and expansion of existing accounts; build, manage, and deliver a high‑quality sales pipeline aligned with growth targets.
Client & Market Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across consumer health manufacturers and FMCG companies; act as a trusted commercial partner by understanding client challenges and translating them into tailored IQVIA solutions; monitor market dynamics, shopper behavior, channel evolution, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities.
Solution Selling & Cross‑Functional

Collaboration:

Partner closely with IQVIA’s analytics, consulting, and delivery teams to develop differentiated, value‑driven proposals; lead commercial discussions, proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations; support seamless handover from sales to delivery to ensure client satisfaction.
Performance Management & Reporting: Own and deliver against revenue targets, pipeline KPIs, and growth objectives; provide regular forecasts, business updates, and performance reviews directly to the BU Director; ensure adherence to IQVIA governance, compliance, and commercial standards.

Work Model

Hybrid – a blend of on‑site and remote work to support flexibility while maintaining team cohesion.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
Experience

Required:

5–8 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Commercial roles.
Mandatory

Experience:

Consumer Health / FMCG background – either from the manufacturer side or from services, analytics, insights, or consulting organizations supporting CH/FMCG clients.
Key Skills &

Competencies:

Strong commercial, negotiation, and influencing skills; strategic thinker with a hands‑on delivery mindset; excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities; fluency in English required;
Arabic is a strong advantage.

Benefits

Direct exposure to senior leadership with clear ownership and accountability.
Opportunity to shape and grow IQVIA’s Consumer Health footprint in Saudi Arabia.
Work at the intersection of data, insights, and commercial strategy in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven culture with strong development opportunities.

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