Associate Director, Primary Intelligence

Internal Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Director– Primary Intelligence to join IQVIA. This role combines client leadership, business development, and project delivery, with accountability for growing a portfolio of clients and generating revenue.

You will lead high-impact primary intelligence engagements while originating new opportunities, including syndicated and custom research solutions, working in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Commercial Leadership

• Own and grow a portfolio of client relationships, driving revenue and retention

• Lead business development activities (pipeline generation, proposals, closing deals)

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders

• Collaborate in a team-selling environment to develop integrated solutions

Syndicated & Solution Development

• Contribute to and lead syndicated research initiatives, from concept to commercialization

• Support go-to-market strategies for primary intelligence offerings

Project Delivery

• Lead multiple primary intelligence projects (interviews, surveys, market research)

• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery and actionable insights

• Manage cross-functional teams and oversee client deliverables

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building

• Work within a high-performing, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in consulting (pharma/healthcare preferred). Minimum 2–3 years of project management experience in multi-country or complex consulting engagements
• Proven track record in sales / revenue generation relevant to Primary Intelligence
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering consulting projects
• Exposure to primary intelligence research (qualitative and quantitative)
• Experience with syndicated research or multi-client solutions is a plus
• Strong commercial mindset and communication skills
• Fluency in English

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

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.