Senior Director, Business Development

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Director Business Development who will expand our existing client base in Japan. This role leads the sales strategy, manages the end-to-end sales process, and works closely with Operations to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and account success.

What You Will Do

The Senior Director Business Development will actively prospect and leverage potential new business opportunities, cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers, and develop detailed business plans and sales strategies for each customer/account.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of business development experience with demonstrated success in Contract Research Organizations or healthcare service providers, and will be able to maintain high visibility within the customer/account organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or equivalent professional qualifications
• Minimum 5-8 years of business development experience
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic communication, cross-functional collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and organizational management
• Full professional proficiency in English and Japanese
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for business development activities

Benefits

• Established global CRO with a strong reputation for high client retention and long-term partnerships
• Collaborative, relationship-driven culture focused on sustainable client success
• Supportive and stable environment with one of the industry’s lowest staff turnover rates
• Clear and structured career development pathways to support long-term growth