Business Development Associate (French Speaker)

OPIS s.r.l.; France; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global Contract Research Organization is seeking a Business Development Associate who speaks fluent French. The role involves supporting growth in French-speaking markets, contacting potential clients, and collaborating with teams across Europe. Candidates should have sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a competitive salary and clear career advancement path within the company.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Full onboarding and training

Long-term growth opportunities

Development path from Associate to Director

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a sales role.
• Native / Fluent French speaker.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Research and identify potential client companies.
• Contact prospective clients and present services.
• Manage correspondence with professionalism.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Fluent French

Fluent English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Description du poste

Overview

Business Development Associate – French Speaker Grow your career in life sciences with a global CRO Are you a French-speaking professional eager to develop your career in a fast-growing, international environment?

OPIS, a quality-focused and science-driven Contract Research Organization (CRO), is looking for a motivated Business Development Associate (French-speaking) to join our expanding global team.

This is an exciting opportunity to start a structured career path in business development, with a clear promotion plan: Business Development Manager within 18 months, based on performance; Business Development Director after further progression within the company.

What You’ll Do

• Support the growth of our presence in French-speaking markets by researching and identifying potential client companies and decision-makers.
• Map organizational structures to support targeted outreach.
• Contact prospective clients by phone and email to present OPIS’s services.
• Organize virtual (e.g., Webex) or face-to-face meetings between OPIS teams and client decision-makers.
• Update and maintain contact details and follow-up information in our CRM system.
• Manage correspondence with professionalism and ensure timely responses.
• Support the Business Development team’s efforts across Europe and globally.

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of experience in a sales role (e.g., Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative).
• Native / Fluent French speaker, with Fluent English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office tools; experience with CRMs is a plus.
• Organized, analytical, and proactive in your approach.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full onboarding and training to ensure your success in the role.
• Long-term growth opportunities in a stable and expanding international company.
• A clear development path from Associate to Manager to Director.
• The chance to work remotely or in one of our global offices, depending on your location.

About OPIS

OPIS is an international CRO with over 25 years of experience conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials, non-interventional studies, and medical device investigations.

With offices and clinical research activities across the globe, we offer end-to-end services including:

• Scientific consultation and medical writing
• Site and study management
• Data management and biostatistics
• Pharmacovigilance and medical monitoring
• Training, quality assurance, and electronic data capture

At OPIS, we bring innovation and integrity to everything we do, helping advance clinical research with precision and care.

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