Business Development Manager

Proclinical are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a CRO. This role is on a permanent basis and is located in Italy.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the end-to-end business development process, which involves prospecting, lead generation, submission development, contract deliberation and closing deals.
• Supervise and report on KPIs linked to business development actions, for example: client acquisition, revenue evolvement, and project pipeline.
• Work alongside internal teams to guarantee smooth transition and handover of new projects to the operational teams, guaranteeing client expectations are met.
• Contribute to industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to increase brand visibility, produce leads, and foster tactical collaborations.
• Perform routine market intelligence actions to stay notified about industry trends, competitor actions and possible business opportunities.
• Recognise and pursue new business prospects within a clinical research organisation to grow the client base of the CRO.
• Other duties may be assigned to this role.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to a degree level in a life science, business administration or similar discipline, though a master's degree would be ideal.
• Demonstrable experience in a business development or sales role in a CRO or connected healthcare sector.
• Fluency in both English and German with knowledge in another language would be beneficial.
• Expertise on clinical research process, which involves study design, protocol development, regulatory needs and industry bets practices.
• Exhibited success in acquiring new client and driving business expansion, with a background in accomplishing sales goals and meeting business targets.
• Deliberation, presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of forming pertinent relationships and engage with individuals of all levels within the business.
• A tactical thinker with a result focused mindset.
• Analytical capabilities with a high attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues.
• Computer literacy.
• Works well both independently as well as in a team within a fast-paced deadline-driven setting.
• Willing to travel for business needs.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mustaq Ahmed at +44 203 949 8642.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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