About the job Recruiter, Medical Sales & Medical Affairs
Job Title: Recruiter, Medical Sales & Medical Affairs
Job Location: Oeiras, Portugal
Job Location Type: Home-based
Job Contract Type: Full time
Job Seniority Level:
At IQVIA, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare through data, science, and innovation. We are currently hiring a Recruiter in Portugal to support Medical Sales and Medical Affairs recruitment across European life sciences projects. This role is available for immediate hire.
This is a hands‑on recruitment role focused on sourcing, candidate management, and delivery, supporting roles such as Medical Sales Representatives, Key Account Managers, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Advisors, Patient Access, and Patient Support positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end recruitment activities for medical sales and medical affairs roles.
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and timelines.
- Actively source candidates using LinkedIn and other recruitment channels.
- Screen candidates and manage shortlists.
- Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
- Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Build and maintain talent pipelines.
- Ensure compliance with local labour legislation and company procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
- Experience recruiting within healthcare or life sciences preferred.
- Exposure to medical sales and/or medical affairs roles.
- Strong sourcing and organisational skills.
- Comfortable working in an international environment.
- Fluent English is required.
- Fluent Portuguese is required.
- Spanish is strongly preferred / ideal.
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.
At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.
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