Director of Business Development

divh2Director of Business Development/h2pIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing./ppThis is a Direct Hire role with the client/ph3Job Description/h3pThis position can be 100% remote/ppThe Director of Business Development has senior level responsibility for client strategy, satisfaction and retention. Key elements to successfully managing an assigned territory are building a strong sales pipeline, advancing sales opportunities and growing relationships with selected accounts. Primary responsibilities include:/pulliGenerating new leads and prospects through prospecting, conducting initial research and phone contact/liliProspecting qualified sales leads from other sources including inside sales, trade show, etc./liliLeading new business development efforts/liliManaging corporate meetings and exhibitions/liliRepresenting the company Post Approval Services at local, national and international meetings pertinent to public relations and future business development/liliDeveloping and securing business by generating Request for Proposals (RFPs) based on new and existing clients, writing business and technical proposals, negotiating client contracts, and closing deals profitably/liliMaintaining relationships with clients by providing support, information and guidance, recommending new opportunities, recommending profit and service improvements, establishing and maintaining industry and client contacts for continuing good relations and business opportunity development, developing and maintaining client profiles including updating contacts management system, ensuring ongoing understanding of services, services offered by competitors and market/industry trends, reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assisting in establishing and enforcing departmental standards, and participating in the modification of company SOPs related to Business Development/li/ulpSecondary responsibilities include contributing to team effort by exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes, helping others to achieve results, performing other duties as assigned, maintaining technical knowledge by attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored training, and maintaining a strong understanding of industry trends and applicable regulations./ph3Qualifications/h3pQualifications:/ppEducation: Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or related field, Sales/Business Development training preferred/ppExperience: 5+ years of business development experience in CRO industry is required. Experience in Post Approval Research segment is highly desirable. Operations experience in clinical trials preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical industry, terminology and practices/ppAdditional skill set: Ability to work independently or in team setting; ability to adjust to changing priorities, strong presentation and negotiating skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude/ppWorking conditions: Travel: 30-50% (some weekends required), Lifting: 0-20lbs, Other: Computer work for long periods of time/ph3Additional Information/h3pAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./p/div