Business Development Director (Clinical Research)

Role Overview

As a Business Development Director (Clinical Research), you will initiate, coordinate, and develop strategic plans and sales strategies within a specified territory or accounts. You will identify new markets, research new business opportunities, and collect critical information for proposal preparation.

What You Will Do

Your duties will include developing account strategies, preparing and organizing sponsor presentations, facilitating team preparedness for client meetings, and coordinating budget or contract negotiations. You will also establish and maintain regular contact with clients, monitor competitor CRO activities, and plan and attend major industrial events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a candidate with considerable CRO sales experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a proven track record of identifying and securing profitable service contracts. You should have a strong network of decision makers within Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies and be aware of trends and government policies and regulations in the clinical trials area.

Requirements

• Considerable CRO sales experience
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Preferable experience in UK and Nordic countries
• An established network of decision makers within Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies
• A proven track record of identifying and securing profitable service contracts
• Awareness of trends and government policies and regulations in the clinical trials area