Business Development Manager / Sr. Manager (CRO)
Job Description
The role focuses on growing C&R Research US CRO business by identifying new opportunities and building strategic client relationships across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. The position collaborates with operations and scientific teams to prepare proposals, budgets, and capability presentations, while actively managing the sales pipeline from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Source and qualify new opportunities within the CRO market and expand the active pipeline.
- Establish and nurture long term relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients.
- Oversee the sales cycle from initial contact and lead generation through proposal development, contract negotiations, and project awards.
- Partner with clinical operations and scientific teams to assemble client proposals, budgets, and capability presentations.
- Represent C&R Research at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings.
- Conduct client needs assessments and propose appropriate clinical development solutions.
- Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in the sector.
- Support strategic initiatives that drive growth for C&R Research in North America.
- Provide regular sales forecasts and pipeline updates to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of business development, sales, account management, or client-facing commercial experience within the CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
- Proven ability to develop client relationships and achieve growth objectives.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational capabilities with the capacity to manage multiple opportunities concurrently.
- Ability to work independently in a remote and collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Location
Boston, MA (Remote/Hybrid)
Employment Type
Six-month contract with potential conversion to a regular full-time position based on business needs and individual performance.
Travel
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent for client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
Compensation Range
USD 130,000 to 155,000 per year (annualized), commensurate with experience.
Pay
USD 130,000.00 - USD 155,000.00 per year
Work Location
Remote