Vice President, Business Development

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Description

• The Vice President of Business Development leads the Company’s initiatives related to the development and maintenance of relationships with pharmaceutical/biotechnology company clients. • Leadership is demonstrated by the Vice President’s ability to develop Company-wide sales plans, and integrate these with the service, revenue, profitability, and growth objectives of the CEO and Board. • The Vice President of Business Development will ensure that client relationships are developed and maintained by (a) calling on clients and prospective clients on a regular basis, (b) engaging in direct, face-to-face contact with client companies on a regular basis, (c) soliciting and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), (d) identifying new contract opportunities, and (e) closing sales for new business in the areas of clinical trials site services, data management, subject recruitment, or other related areas. • The Vice President of Business development oversees an active database of client contacts, distributes literature to clients and prospective clients, develops and manages advertising and marketing related to clinical trials business, and develops and manages trade show activity and other exhibits related to clinical trials business. • The Vice President of Business Development supervises and trains business development staff and marketing staff, providing leadership and guidance to employees in the service of achieving the Company’s mission and performance objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business or science is required. • Advanced degrees are preferred. Those with Masters of Business Administration (MBA) are preferred. • A minimum of five years of experience as a Senior Director or Vice President of Business Development or Sales in a mid-sized or large contract research organization (CRO) with revenues in excess of $25 million. • Documentation of personal sales achievements >$20 million per year, ideally with substantial experience selling Phase 1 – 3 clinical trial services, data management services, project management services, cardiac safety studies, subject recruitment services, or information technology services related to clinical trials. • Experience in the formulation of sales and marketing plans, and the implementation or execution of same. • Experience in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), including the development of content and budget, as well as bid defense. • High standards of personal performance Commitments to honesty, integrity, and fairness. • Ability to motivate teams and drive people to exceptional performance Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. • Knowledge of communications and public relations principles and practices. • Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations. • Excellent professional speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of our own or client companies. • Willingness to work long hours, assume a flexible work schedule, and travel.