Business Development Director Job in Morrisville 27560, North Carolina Us

Founded in 1995 by two veterans of the pharmaceutical industry, Synteract has a successful track record as a contract research organization, or “CRO,” working with biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Synteract has handled all aspects and sizes of clinical research trials from phase I and II trials to the larger phase III and IV trials. We have experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas handling both drug and device trials, with an especially strong emphasis in oncology, central nervous system, cardiovascular disease, and ophthalmology.  We are located in the RTP area of Morrisville, North Carolina.

Responsible for developing and maintaining sales and business relationships with a focus on prospective clients while maintaining relationships with existing and prior clients to establish new and repeat clinical research services. Researches, identifies and qualifies potential new clients; calls on prospective new clients to introduce capabilities and therapeutic experience in an effort to create new business relationships towards the achievement of targeted annual revenue goals.

Develops and/or contributes to the creation of project proposals; generates detailed cost, timeline, and scope of work analysis. Develops, leads, and/or participates in both general capability and proposal presentations to the study sponsor. Participate in the development of plans for service promotion in support of sales and marketing objectives including attendance at industry trade shows and conferences.  Addresses client issues so a high degree of client satisfaction is maintained and recommends to management ways to improve Synteract’s services, as appropriate. Briefs new project team on history of sale, key contract provisions, deliverables, budget, timelines, and other helpful information such as personalities and/or politics. 

Job Experience

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to use Outlook, the Internet, and Access or similar database software. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.