Animal Health Business Development Manager at IQVIA Nigeria

IQVIA, formerly Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc., is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technologies and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Animal Health Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• IQVIA is looking for a Business Development Manager for a leading Animal Health client based in Lagos, Nigeria. Successful candidate will be expected to travel.
• Business development manager is responsible for P&L of each importer in the area.
• The business development manager reports to the Importers Business Unit (IBU) Director.
• The business development manager works with the network of independent distributors and has full responsibility for deploying IQVIA’s strategy in his/her area. He/she represents the brand and the company, guaranteeing not only delivery of financial results but also governance over company strategy and principles.
• Long term perspective is to ensure progressive growth of sales, increase of distribution and improvement of brand advocacy in the assigned Markets by developing, directing, co-ordinating and controlling all sales strategy activities in the Markets.
• This position will be located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• State the minimum education, knowledge, skills and experience this position requires. State the physical and/or mental requirements for the role (e.g. stand for x hours, lift x weight, concentration on repetitive tasks). Please distinguish any “preferred” qualifications.

Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Master’s degree qualified or equivalent in a business related discipline
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a business-related discipline

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in sales or marketing (3-5 years of experience), preferably in FMCG, specialized retail (pharmaceuticals for instance), pet care.
• Fluency in English is necessary.
• Culturally aware and flexible. Ideally having international experience
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative
• Strong customer orientation with ability to build relations with partners
• A proven track record in previous positions
• Well organized, excellent time management, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and commercial awareness, analytical thinking.
• Mobility required with up to 35% travel (inside the country).

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• If you have not recieved any feedaback within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 
• Should you meet the criteria, please submit your application. If you have any further questions, please email Thapi Mokose on [email protected]