Commercial Excellence Manager (Pharmaceutical / Lifesciences)

LEIDEN (OTHER)HYBRIDPOSTED: 6/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONIQVIAHealthcare Technology & Contract Research
Iqvia

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

IQVIA is partnering with a leading company in biosimilar medicines to hire a Commercial Excellence Manager to support their European operations.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of commercial strategy, analytics, and performance optimisation, where you will help shape and deliver initiatives that drive sales effectiveness and business growth across multiple EU markets.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, and Market Access, using data-driven insights to influence decision-making and improve commercial outcomes.

Location:  Delft, Netherlands (Onsite 4 days/week)

Key responsibilities

Lead sales performance and productivity analysis, providing clear insights and recommendations

Support strategic decision-making across Sales and Marketing functions

Own and develop Power BI dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, usability, and continuous improvement

Monitor and analyse field force KPIs, identifying performance drivers and opportunities

Translate complex data into actionable insights to optimise business performance

Enhance and support forecasting processes (commercial and supply chain)

Partner with country teams to improve sales effectiveness and tool adoption

Ensure high standards of data governance, compliance, and GDPR adherence

Contribute to brand planning, marketing activities, and business expansion initiatives

Act as a trusted advisor on commercial excellence best practices

About you

You are a commercially minded, analytical professional with strong experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

We are looking for

5+ years’ experience in roles such as Commercial Excellence, Sales Force Effectiveness, Market Analytics, Marketing, or KAM

Strong expertise in data analytics, insights generation, and forecasting

Advanced Power BI skills and experience working with data visualisation tools

Solid understanding of sales force effectiveness, segmentation, and targeting principles

Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration

Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical market

Fluent in English is essential (written and spoken), fluence in Dutch is highly desirable

Must be able to work onsite in Delft 4 days per week

Right to live and work in the Netherlands (no sponsorship available)

You will also bring

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a complex, international environment

A collaborative and proactive mindset

Why join?

Work with a fast-growing biosimilars organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation

Influence European commercial strategy and performance

Be part of a highly collaborative, international environment

Opportunity to drive real business impact through data and insights

Interested?

If you're looking to take your next step in commercial excellence within the pharma industry, we’d love to hear from you.

#LI-CES

#LI-RH4

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.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Clinical Research
Excel
Project Management

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Salary for this Commercial Excellence Manager (Pharmaceutical / Lifesciences) position is competitive and aligned with industry standards for this location.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services (CRO) to the life sciences industry. The company helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients accelerate the development and commercialization of new medical treatments through its extensive data, technology, and human expertise. Their offerings span from clinical trial design and execution to real-world evidence and commercial effectiveness.

TEAM SIZE: 87,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Healthcare Technology & Contract Research

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Career path typically progresses from Associate, to Senior Specialist, and eventually to Manager or Lead positions within the department.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Ensure your resume clearly showcases experience with: Clinical Research, Excel, Project Management. Prepare real-world examples demonstrating these skills for the interview.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
1/5

READY TO SUBMIT?

Verify your capability profile and matching credentials before submitting direct applications.