Senior Director, Business Development (West Coast)

Business DevelopmentRemote, United States


Description

Position at Premier Research

Premier Consulting is looking for a Senior Director, Business Development to join our Business Development team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.  
 
We are Built for You. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.  
We are Built by You. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.  
We are Built with You. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver medical innovation that patients are desperate for.  
Together, we are Built for Biotech™. Join us and build your future here.  
 
 
What you’ll be doing: 
  • Identifies, qualifies and secures client meetings for potential business opportunities related to projects requiring clinical research and consulting services both for target and exploratory accounts
  • Obtains Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assists in proposal development and facilitates presentations at client site as required
  • Secures contract awards based on above efforts and sales targets and assists with maintaining client satisfaction by monitoring and assisting with change orders related to current contracts
  • Provides project team support as appropriate
What we are searching for: 
  • Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline (MBA preferred)
  • Minimum of five years direct experience in consultative sales (preferably in CRO or related service industry), management experience helpful
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical drug development and/or medical device development processes
  • Located on the West Coast 
  • Ability to perform overnight business travel, up to 40%
 
Why choose Premier Research?  
  • Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community of people that truly care about one another, about our clients, and about our mission of furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.
  • Our Values – We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care – mirror the determination, flexibility and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location. 
  • Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning opportunities so that they have the tools they need to be successful. 

Because we are transforming life-changing ideas into new medical treatments for a diverse population, we require the perspectives of a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems fearlessly. Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment, we create a community of belonging that welcomes differences, fuels innovation, and better connects us to the patients, physicians, and customers we serve.  

We hire people that add to our culture, then invest in developing skills and abilities. If you are excited about this role, but your past experiences do not perfectly align with the position as described, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role or others. 

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

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