Oncology Project Lead-Nationwide
IQVIA
Summary
Join IQVIA in supporting a biopharmaceutical client as it builds its first U.S. field commercial team. As Project Lead, Oncology, you will lead the U.S. field sales organization for an oncology biosimilar launch, translating national commercial strategy into coordinated field execution while serving as the IQVIA point of contact for the client Head of Sales.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Serve as the single point of contact for the client Head of Sales, sharing all strategic input with the field team so messaging is clear and consistent.
- Work with the Head of Sales to build team KPIs and oversee the sales team to ensure KPI targets are achieved.
- Lead, coach, and develop Regional Sales Directors, communicating the vision, priorities, performance expectations, and execution standards set by client leadership.
- Ensure launch readiness, organizational development, customer strategy implementation, market access execution, and achievement of national business objectives.
- Lead execution of the national field sales strategy, with consistent standards for territory planning, account targeting, resource deployment, customer engagement, and CRM execution.
- Provide national direction for account strategies across community oncology networks, IDNs, academic medical centers, cancer centers, health systems, and infusion settings.
- Partner with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Trade, and Patient Support to ensure coordinated execution and pull-through of GPO, IDN, and health system agreements.
- Use analytics, forecasts, and performance data to monitor national and regional results, guide resource allocation, and act on opportunities and risks.
- Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, agility, integrity, and performance excellence, ensuring compliance with company policies, FDA regulations, and PhRMA guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum 10+ years of successful pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sales experience, including 2+ years of current oncology experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of successful people leadership experience, including 2+ years as a project lead (managing managers).
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding commercial objectives.
- Experience leading teams engaging community oncology practices, IDNs, academic medical centers, cancer centers, health systems, and/or infusion settings.
- Strong understanding of oncology reimbursement, buy-and-bill economics, and market access.
- Strong executive communication, coaching, negotiation, analytical, forecasting, and business planning capabilities.
- Ability to travel extensively as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current experience launching oncology products, biosimilars, specialty pharmaceuticals, or biologics.
- Experience building or leading a field commercial organization in a start-up, launch, or high-growth environment.
- Knowledge of GPO contracting, formulary processes, and health system procurement, with established relationships across oncology networks, IDNs, and health systems.
- MBA or advanced healthcare-related degree.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Minimum 10+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sales experience
- 2+ years of current oncology experience
- Minimum 5+ years of people leadership experience
- 2+ years as a project lead (managing managers)
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding commercial objectives
- Experience leading teams engaging community oncology practices, IDNs, academic medical centers, cancer centers, health systems, and/or infusion settings
- Strong understanding of oncology reimbursement, buy-and-bill economics, and market access
- Strong executive communication, coaching, negotiation, analytical, forecasting, and business planning capabilities
- Ability to travel extensively as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- Bonus Plan
- 401(k) Matching
Company overview
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates in over 100 countries with approximately 86,000 employees worldwide. IQVIA specializes in creating intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its proprietary IQVIA Connected Intelligence platform, which combines analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes clinical trial management, real-world evidence generation, commercial insights, and regulatory compliance services. IQVIA serves a diverse client base including pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, medical device firms, government agencies, and healthcare providers. With its Healthcare-grade AI capabilities and extensive global data assets, IQVIA accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments while improving healthcare outcomes for patients globally. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IQV.