Director, Business Development

Summary

Join Celerion as a remote Director, Business Development and contribute to accelerating drug development through translational medicine. This role focuses on promoting and selling Celerion's services, primarily Early Clinical Studies and supporting areas like PK/Biostats and Bioanalytical services. Based in the United States, preferably on the East Coast, you will cultivate new business opportunities, manage accounts, and leverage internal relationships. The position offers a competitive base salary, an industry-leading commission structure, and growth potential. Success requires a life science background, pharmaceutical/CRO sales experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of pharmaceutical/CRO sales experience or postgraduate training in one of our areas of expertise required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to represent Celerion professionally at all times
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize activities

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new business opportunities for all Celerion services
• Utilize a variety of tools and databases to find new company targets and establish multi-level relationships in those accounts
• Utilize Manager and internal Subject Matter Experts during entire sales process from prospecting to contract execution
• Manage accounts in company database including profile development and activity documentation
• Apply knowledge of market segments, competition, and regulations as well as current trends to manage assigned territory
• Develop and carry out territory plan
• Recognize opportunities to cross-sell and leverage internal relationships to facilitate and pursue opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Early Clinical/PK business development experience preferred

Benefits

Base salary plus an industry leading commission structure and room for growth with strong performance