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.

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.