Omar Iqbal

Omar Iqbal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in medical sales and project leadership within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Currently serving as the Director of Medical Sales - Project Lead at IQVIA since February 2016, Omar has successfully launched projects for clients such as Edwards Lifesciences and Gilead Sciences, expanding teams and managing up to 21 direct reports. Prior to IQVIA, roles included Regional Field Manager at Avadel Pharmaceuticals, overseeing an 80-member Urology Specialty National Sales Force, and District Sales Manager at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, leading a team in Northern California. Omar's earlier experience includes positions at Novartis, Abbott, Merck, AstraZeneca, and InfoGenesis, with a strong track record of sales performance, leadership, and training. Omar holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.