Stephen Close

Stephen Close is an experienced professional in business development and strategic consulting within the pharmaceutical sector. Currently serving as Associate Director for Business Development at IQVIA, Stephen previously held key roles including Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at MedEvoke, where responsibilities encompassed new business development and client services focused on Medical Affairs teams. Stephen founded Second Mountain Pharma Sales, delivering contract business development services to medical communications agencies. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of Business Development at MNG Health, targeting pharmaceutical companies with custom promotional programs. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and a certification in Healthcare Pharmaceutical Marketing Management from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.