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Associate Director, Strategic Solutions
Elligo Health Research. Develop and foster relationships with key decision-makers at biotech and pharmaceutical companies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business development within the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors, with a strong focus on relationship management, lead generation, and sales cycle execution. Proficient in presenting solutions and negotiating effectively while adhering to industry regulations and standards.
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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceClinical Research ExperienceLead GenerationRelationship ManagementPresentation Skills
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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementCold CallingNegotiationAccount Strategy DevelopmentSales Cycle ExecutionMarket AnalysisCustomer Profile DevelopmentSOP AdherenceRevenue GrowthClinical Trial Operations
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive Follow-UpSelf-MotivationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Contact Management System
Industry Keywords
BiotechPharmaceuticalClinical TrialsResearch SitesStakeholder EngagementIndustry TrendsRegulatory StandardsBusiness DevelopmentCustomer ChallengesMarket Terminology
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and foster relationships with key decision-makers at biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- Manage an assigned territory by building a strong sales pipeline, advancing sales opportunities, and growing relationships with unidentified accounts
- Utilize established relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Generate new leads and prospects through industry activity analysis, research, and phone contact
- Vet qualified sales leads from inside sales, trade shows, referrals, and other sources
- Lead new business development efforts
- Manage corporate meetings and exhibitions
- Represent Elligo Health Research at local, national, and international meetings
- Match existing and new clinical trial opportunities with Elligo sites to develop and secure business
- Mentor Directors and Associate Directors within the Business Development team
- Anticipate and identify customer challenges and provide solutions, information, and guidance
- Recommend new opportunities and profit/service improvements
- Establish and maintain industry and customer contacts
- Develop and maintain customer profiles and update the contact management system
- Maintain understanding of Elligo services, competitors, and market/industry trends
- Develop account strategies for appropriate customers
- Read, understand, and adhere to organizational SOPs
- Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
- Participate in modifying Business Development-related company SOPs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
- 2-5 years pharmaceutical/research site sales experience required
- 2+ years clinical research experience preferred
- Operations experience in clinical trials preferred
- Proven ability in presenting and negotiating
- Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet demanding deadlines
- Ability to cold call
- Ability to work with functional groups and different levels of employees
- Proactive and timely follow-up skills
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaborate with others
- Ability to create compelling presentations addressing clients’ pain points
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical and medical device products
- Proven experience executing full sales cycles from prospecting through closing and retention/upsell
- Flexibility to accommodate new program growth and change
- Demonstrated track record of increasing revenue through lead generation
- General and clinical understanding of the clinical research/pharmaceutical market
- Thorough knowledge of research and pharmaceutical industry terminology and practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity policy
- Full-time employment