Director of BD - Preclinical

• CRO startup based in Philadelphia with wide range of preclinical capabilities.
• Business Development role to lead sales across the Boston & New England region.

About Our Client

This client is a full-service CRO based out of the Greater Philadelphia Metro Area. The business has a staff of 140 across multiple labs and service offerings and anticipates high growth due to customer demand.

Job Description

• Develop and execute both short- and long-term business development and marketing strategies aimed at achieving the company's growth and profitability objectives.
• Lead high-level business development initiatives, including prospecting, meeting with potential clients, delivering presentations on company capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new clients.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies to target organizations for preclinical services.
• Collaborate closely with the scientific research team to ensure that potential and existing clients receive a seamless and responsive experience throughout the sales cycle.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, networking, and outreach to prospective clients; maintain strong relationships with existing and past clients.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

• Massachusetts-based candidate (Closer to Boston area preferred)
• Strong technical background in life sciences (PhD preferred)
• Demonstrated business development experience (2-5 years) in a CRO setting.
• Prior experience working with a preclinical CRO (2-5 years)
• Solid expertise in preclinical services, particularly non-human primate models

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible to hire as a Sr Director or Director.
• Uncapped commission structure with upside.
• Remote with a preference to be based out of boston Area. Expected travel on occasion to lab and meet with customers.
• Growth opportunity with ability to hire/build team under this person.
• Strong benefits package.
• Great backing by world renowned organizations.
• Excellent track record with management team.

Contact

Daniel Ferzoco

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