Commercial Account Executive - Real World Data
Location: Remote – United States
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
At Truven by Merative, we transform healthcare data into action. Through powerful end-to-end analytics and data solutions, we help organizations improve population health, control costs, strengthen healthcare program performance, and make smarter, faster decisions.
Lead with certainty. Precise health data and unmatched expertise.
Our trusted portfolio of data, software, and services supports hospitals and clinicians, employers and health plans, government agencies, life sciences companies, and policymakers—giving them the clarity and confidence to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for individuals and communities across the U.S. and around the world.
We’re hiring a Commercial Account Executive, Direct Sales to drive new business for our Real World Data team, with a focus on MarketScan solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic hunter who thrives at the intersection of data, analytics, and impact. You’ll identify, engage, and qualify new client opportunities through targeted outreach and consultative selling—then transition them to account teams for long-term growth.
How you will contribute:
• Drive new client acquisition and revenue growth for MarketScan’s Real World Data (RWD) solutions by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities across life sciences, biotech, and healthcare sectors.
• Lead the end-to-end sales process — from strategic prospecting and discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close — ensuring MarketScan’s offerings are positioned as essential to clients’ pricing, evidence generation, and market access strategies.
• Develop and execute targeted go-to-market plans that expand MarketScan’s footprint within the Real World Data ecosystem and open new channels for growth.
• Engage executive, scientific, and operational stakeholders to establish trusted advisor relationships and articulate the strategic and scientific value of MarketScan’s data assets.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Customer Success, and Delivery teams to design tailored solutions and ensure a smooth transition from new logo acquisition to ongoing client success.
• Leverage market intelligence, competitive insights, and usage analytics to uncover whitespace opportunities and shape proactive outreach strategies.
• Consistently achieve and exceed new business revenue targets, contributing to MarketScan’s leadership position in the Real World Data and analytics market.
What you will bring:
• 8+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or consultative selling, ideally within Real World Data (RWD), healthcare data, or life sciences markets
• Proven hunter mindset with a track record of building pipelines and closing complex, high-value new logo deals
• Ability to quickly learn and position data-driven solutions that address challenges in clinical development, market access, pricing, and evidence generation
• Skilled at identifying business gaps and creating alignment between customer needs and MarketScan’s value propositions
• Experienced in navigating multi-stakeholder buying environments across executive, scientific, and operational levels
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior decision-makers
• Demonstrated success in driving growth through solution expansion and new use case development
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working with Customer Success, Delivery, and Technical teams to ensure end-to-end client satisfaction
• Deep understanding of healthcare data trends, pricing strategy, and competitive dynamics within the life sciences industry
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Compensation
The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.
Min – Max :
$226,929.60 - $340,394.40 (USD)
Benefits
The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.
• Remote first / work from home culture
• Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Paid leave benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Infertility benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!
It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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