Regional Sales Director/First Line Manager - Remote - 2669633

Job description

Job Title: Regional Sales Director/First Line Manager - Remote - 2669633

Job Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma, medical device and diagnostic companies get their therapies to the people who need them. We help customers gain insight and access to their markets and ultimately demonstrate their product’s value to payers, physicians and patients. A significant part of our business is acting as the company’s sales force to physicians or providing nurses to educate patients or prescribers. With the right experience, you can help deliver medical breakthroughs in the real world.

IQVIA has the world’s largest Commercial Sales & Medical Solutions (CSMS) organization dedicated to the launch and marketing of pharmaceutical and medical products. With a focus on providing talent for field/inside sales, medical device support, clinical support, and medical affairs our CSMS division has 10,000+ field professionals in more than 30 countries addressing physician and patient needs.

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) will be responsible for first line management of the Customer Experience Managers (CXM) for Synvisc-One/Synvisc (a buy and bill and specialty pharmacy product) in alignment with a company’s vision, value, and goals. The RSD will represent Sanofi Joint Health as a leader in the healthcare industry through demonstration and provision of dependable and credible education, information, and professional assistance.

The Regional Sales Director is a high level first line manager role responsible for the oversight of a team of Customer Experience Managers (CXM) who will be promoting approved client products within key institutions, IDN’s etc. He/she will also be responsible for delivering on all contractual obligations, as well as personnel, and operational requirements. The RSD will report to the NSD and will work across the IQVIA organization and collaborate both internally and with the client to ensure all sales goals are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Recruit, interview, and hire CXM’s

Develop and lead team to execute regional business plans and develop regional business strategies to meet client regional and national objectives

Responsible for performance management, as well as development and retention of CXMs

Provide training, coaching, follow-up, and development of CXMs in all phases of their work in the field and virtually

Act as a link between client and IQVIA for operational and Human Resources needs

Assist with the planning and delivery of training and client meetings to inform, train, and motivate CXMs

Review and approve expense reports; monitor compliance with expense policies as required.

Monitor compliance regarding proper and appropriate use of approved client resources

Keep current on relevant matters including industry, client, and IQVIA business, policies, and procedures

Education, Experience, & Other Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) from a four-year accredited college or university

5+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Sales industry

3+ years Sales leadership experience required

Key Account Management experience (e.g. experience in a hospital, Long Term Care, or Business to Business) required

1+ year of Buy & Bill experience required

Contracting experience with IDNs and hospitals

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with a CSO preferred

Previous experience in the visco supplement market

Strong technological skills with an ability to demonstrate effective leadership and selling skills via virtual platforms

Ability to effectively communicate directly with the client to ensure that all goals and objectives are being met

Strong business acumen and ability to clearly and concisely convey and report detailed information to internal sales management, as well as the client

Ability to work cross-functionally within a team environment

Ability to travel as needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Core Competencies:

Strong Leadership and planning and organization skills

Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize/multi-task

Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and excellent decision-making abilities

Collaborative and adaptable

Thrives in ambiguous situations

Customer orientation & customer focus

Accountability

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Good technical skills and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Microsoft Office)

What’s in it for you?

IQVIA offers a wide array of benefits to support our employees and their families. Best of all, we offer a comprehensive benefit plan that is effective day one! This includes, but is not limited to, Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tuition Assistance, and Discretionary Time Off. Ask your Recruiter for additional information.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities.

As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status.

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 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.

The potential base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. 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.

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