Strategic Partnerships Manager (Healthcare Data)

As Strategic Partnerships Manager (Healthcare Data) you will lead the strategy development and management of IQVIAs data supplier ecosystem in Belgium and Luxembourg. You will drive strategic partnerships data acquisition performance and operational excellence to ensure sustainable access to high-quality healthcare data that supports IQVIAs Information Offerings.

As part of the Belgium External Relations team you will work closely with local and global stakeholders to strengthen supplier relationships optimize data collection and support information governance.

Your Impact

You will take ownership of a network of strategic data partners across Belgium and Luxembourg ensuring access to high-quality healthcare data while building long-term mutually beneficial partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

What Youll Do

Build and Grow Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and execute the supplier strategy for Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Identify and onboard new data sources aligned with evolving business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with software providers wholesalers pharmacy networks hospitals and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Act as the senior point of contact for strategic suppliers and lead contract negotiations.

Secure Sustainable Access to Healthcare Data

• Establish sound commercial and legal frameworks with suppliers.
• Balance cost quality and data availability in supplier agreements.
• Collaborate closely with Legal Finance and global teams on strategic partnerships.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Monitor data coverage transmission and quality through clear governance frameworks and KPIs.
• Lead issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Organize supplier reviews service meetings and escalation processes to ensure consistent performance.

Collaborate Across IQVIA

• Translate business needs into effective data sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Production Information Offerings Strategy & Development and other teams to ensure data meets business requirements and quality standards.
• Support client-facing teams in data-related discussions and capabilities.

Innovate and Improve

• Drive new approaches to supplier engagement and data acquisition.
• Contribute to the development of data platforms and services that support healthcare stakeholders in Belgium and Luxembourg.

What Youll Bring

Experience & Expertise

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in supplier management strategic partnerships business development or data acquisition.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape in Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret performance KPIs.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and influencing skills including the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Assertive enthusiastic and proactive with a genuine curiosity to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Languages

• Fluent in Dutch French and English.

Why join IQVIA

Join a purpose-driven organization at the forefront of healthcare this highly visible role youll build meaningful partnerships across the Belgian and Luxembourg healthcare ecosystem contribute to innovative data solutions and help improve healthcare outcomes through better insights and decision-making.

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

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1