My time at IQVIA - Gilles Bossier

Gilles Bossier
Medical Sales Representative
Belgium, West Flanders

They told me about the content of their jobs, the freedom and the flexibility they got and the pleasant atmosphere. Sometimes, it sounded too good to be true, especially when hearing that they hire beginners too. I was cut out for the job.

Application no 1: I was not selected. But, determined as I am, I did not let it get to me. I would just try again!

Application no 2: Bingo! I got the job. (Moral of the story: never give up!)

In my opinion, the most important and pleasant things about my job are freedom, growth potential, sales and science. I feel especially motivated by the fact that you get a broad variety of possibilities over time!

When I started at IQVIA, I did not have any experience in the pharmaceutical industry whatsoever. But take it from me: during the first weeks (and for the rest of your career at IQVIA for that matter) you will get the best professional guidance there is. And always in a pleasant atmosphere! AND you all pick it up extremely quickly. No wonder really, as you deal with it every single day.

The past year at IQVIA had passed before I even realised. I can still remember my first day as if it were yesterday! The rookie that didn’t know a thing. But in the meantime I have grown so much that I have already developed several trainings myself and given them, something that I still do by the way. This, in combination with other responsibilities, is a clear sign of the support that IQVIA gives you if you show that you want to move forward.

Why IQVIA, you might think. Well, I want to present myself with a company that is known for its quality, a renowned company of standing, a company that you can show off with, no matter what. After some research I found that IQVIA had a share (support regarding sales, R&D ...) (IQVIA helped develop or commercialize 100% of the Top 30 best-selling diabetes products of 2015)

My advice: do not hesitate! Come and work for IQVIA!

Did you know IQVIA has

86,000+ employees

from clinicians to data scientists each transforming healthcare in 100+ countries

Did you know IQVIA has

86,000+ employees

from clinicians to data scientists each transforming healthcare in 100+ countries

Just following on from the amazing news I got yesterday I wanted to say a really special thank you for all the help and support you have provided throughout the entire recruitment process.

A quick note to say thank you for your time this morning discussing my future career options. As you know I was feeling very conflicted about the right decision. Discussing the role with you gave me chance to clarify what is important to me.

Since joining IQVIA I have had unrivalled support and development from my manager to enable me to aspire to move into secondary care. I feel like my career is strongly supported by my manager in order to maximise my potential.

Once again I cannot thank you enough for not only approaching me with this opportunity but also for all the support you’ve given me along the way!

IQVIA has been behind my development to become a MSL. The contracts that I have worked on have allowed me to push clinical projects with a recent opportunity to manage a pilot scheme integrating e-detailing into an established field based team. The result was an increase in sales.

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