Director, Business Development
At a glance
Director-level Business Development role at Premier Research. Remote, United States · full-time · $145,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find and qualify prospects, then arrange client discussions about clinical research and consulting projects
- Bring in RFPs, help shape proposals, and present them to clients when needed
- Win contract awards through this work and sales targets, while helping address contract changes and client satisfaction
- Support project teams when the work calls for it
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field; an MBA is preferred
- At least three years selling through a consultative approach, preferably in a CRO or related services field
- Working familiarity with drug development in pharmaceuticals or medical devices
Who this fits
This director-level business development role suits someone with consultative sales experience in clinical research or related services. West Coast candidates are preferred, and the job can involve overnight travel for up to sixty percent of the time.
From the employer
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What you'll be doing:
- Identifies, qualifies and secures client meetings for potential business opportunities related to projects requiring clinical research and consulting services both for target and exploratory accounts
- Obtains Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assists in proposal development and facilitates presentations at client site as required
- Secures contract awards based on above efforts and sales targets and assists with maintaining client satisfaction by monitoring and assisting with change orders related to current contracts
- Provides project team support as appropriate
What we are searching for:
- Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline (MBA preferred)
- Minimum of three years direct experience in consultative sales (preferably in CRO or related service industry)
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical drug development and/or medical device development processes
- Preferred Location: West Coast
- Ability to perform overnight business travel, up to 60%
Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized starting base pay for this role is $145,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
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