Business Development Director – Preclinical CRO
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong scientific background in preclinical drug discovery and development.
- 2-4 years of experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (preferred).
- In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO landscape.
- Established network within the industry to facilitate business development efforts.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) with excellent presentation abilities.
- Willingness to travel extensively as needed.
Full description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medicilon is a leading integrated Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing comprehensive preclinical R&D services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as scientific research institutions worldwide. Focused on fostering innovation in drug discovery and development, we offer a fully integrated platform that spans drug discovery, pharmaceutical research, and preclinical research to support the global biomedical industry.
**Role Overview
The primary responsibility of this role is to establish and expand Medicilon’s business operations in the United States. The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth by securing new business opportunities and nurturing existing client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of Medicilon’s services and bid processes, ensuring that client needs are met with high-quality proposals and service delivery.
**Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction to drive repeat business.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
- Draft and submit proposals (RFPs), cost estimates, and contracts (CDAs, NDAs, MSAs).
- Analyze the U.S. pharmaceutical market and provide insights to inform company strategy.
- Represent Medicilon at trade shows, conferences, and networking events, including setting up exhibits and identifying branding opportunities.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure successful project execution and satisfaction.
- Continuously refine bid preparation processes to align with client needs.
- Review project reports and provide critical feedback to enhance content and accuracy.
- Submit detailed reports on sales activities, client meetings, and industry events.
**Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong scientific background in preclinical drug discovery and development.
- 2-4 years of experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (preferred).
- In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO landscape.
- Established network within the industry to facilitate business development efforts.