Senior Business Development Director

11 hours ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Fortrea Full time

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), Fortrea is seeking a Senior Business Development Director to support our strategic key biotech accounts in the North East region of the US. This role will be an integral part of our team, responsible for continuing our growth in this key customer segment.

The successful candidate will be tasked with generating a broad opportunity pipeline by initiating conversations and nurturing relationships with clients. They will also work closely with our Global Clinical Development BDDs to drive strategic opportunities into further phases of research and grow our market share.

We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who is both competitive and collaborative. The successful candidate will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sophisticated business development strategies to achieve significant growth objectives and meet annual sales targets for assigned accounts.
  • Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key clients and stakeholders, enhancing client engagement and strategic partnerships.
  • Oversee the creation and delivery of compelling proposals, ensuring they align with client needs and company capabilities.
  • Conduct thorough market research to identify industry trends, opportunities for growth, and competitive landscapes.
  • Represent the company at leading industry events and executive meetings to promote the company's presence and capabilities.
  • Manage and optimize business development processes, including effective sales pipeline management, performance analysis, and opportunity management.
  • Collaborate with various teams across the organization to ensure business development initiatives are integrated with the overall company strategy.
  • Lead client presentations and actively participate in proposal scope development to ensure comprehensive client solutions.
  • Provide input on pricing strategies and assist in margin determinations in collaboration with Client Services to meet both client and company objectives.
  • Document client information and sales activities as required, ensuring accurate pipeline forecasting and internal communications.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic qualification in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles of drug discovery and drug development in order to strategically generate leads.
  • Excellent customer relationship management skills and commercial acumen.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic business plans.
  • Excellent negotiation skills: direct face to face negotiating experience with major clients.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and presenting to executives and senior levels of the client organization.
  • Strong financial acumen: delivering business results in a commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated executive presence and proven skill to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed team environment.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.
  • A strong background in senior leadership roles involving business development and strategic client management.
  • Proven track record of achieving significant sales targets and managing high-value client accounts.

Pay Range: $145,000-$170,000 base USD

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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