Director OF Strategic Partnerships

IQVIA Digital powers exceptional brand experiences, delivering innovative solutions based on a customer-first, insights-driven, and integrated omnichannel vision. We provide authenticated, privacy-enhanced data and analytics, innovative fit-for-purpose healthcare technology, and the expertise to enable an effective and adaptable marketing model that drives better quality of care and patient outcomes. IQVIA is the leading global provider of data, advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. Learn more at The Sales team drives revenue growth by partnering with pharmaceutical brands, agencies, identity, media and ad tech platform partners to deliver IQVIA Digital solutions that meet client needs across the healthcare digital ecosystem. The team is responsible for building and managing strategic client relationships, identifying and developing new opportunities, and bringing the full breadth of IQVIA Digital’s capabilities to market to help clients achieve their marketing and brand objectives.

Overview: IQVIA Digital is seeking a Director, Agency Partnerships to lead strategic engagement with key agency partners across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem. This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding adoption of IQVIA Digital solutions, and strengthening long‑term partnerships with media, creative, and specialty healthcare agencies. This is a people leadership role, responsible for building, leading, and developing a team of agency-focused sellers, on key strategic relationships. The ideal candidate is a leader with deep expertise in digital media, platform partnerships, and data-driven marketing, with a proven ability to manage high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a team of agency partnership sellers responsible for driving revenue across assigned accounts
• Set clear performance expectations, quotas, and success metrics for team members
• Coach team on deal strategy, pipeline development, and partner engagement best practices
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable sales culture
• Agency Partnership Development & Management: Build, manage, and grow strategic relationships with holding companies, independent agencies, and healthcare-focused partners
• Serve as a senior escalation point and executive sponsor across priority agency accounts
• Establish joint business plans and partnership frameworks to drive mutual growth
• Revenue Growth & Pipeline Ownership: Own and oversee agency-driven revenue across the team, including pipeline creation, forecasting, and quota attainment
• Guide team in identifying, prioritizing, and closing high-value opportunities
• Expand share of wallet across existing and prospective agency partners
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to position IQVIA Digital solutions effectively within the agency ecosystem
• Drive adoption of key offerings, including, Audience & Data Solutions, Programmatic & Paid Media capabilities and Measurement & Analytics Platforms
• Ensure team is equipped to translate complex healthcare data capabilities into compelling, agency-ready solutions
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Account Management & Client Services, Product & Data Science teams and Marketing & Commercial Leadership
• Align internal stakeholders to support scalable execution of agency-led programs
• Thought Leadership & Industry Presence: Represent IQVIA Digital in senior-level agency meetings, presentations, and industry forums
• Provide leadership perspective on healthcare marketing trends, data privacy, and media innovation
• Elevate team credibility through consistent, high-value engagement with partners

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of experience in digital media, agency partnerships, or platform sales; healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industry marketing (preferred)
• 3+ years of direct people management experience, leading quota-carrying sales or partnership teams
• Proven track record of driving revenue through agency or partner ecosystems
• Experience with paid media (programmatic, search, social) and data-driven targeting and measurement solutions
• Experience working within or alongside healthcare agencies
• Familiarity with privacy regulations and healthcare data compliance
• Background in audience-first marketing strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and scale high-performing sales teams
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of agency landscape and operating models
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on deal support
• Ability to travel 25%

Please Note: You must reside within the country where this role is posted to be eligible for this remote job opportunity.

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, when annualized, is $111,200.00 - $309,800.00. 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.

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

Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.