Business Development Specialist (CRO Environment) - Remote (Northern Ireland)

MMS; Derry/Londonderry; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MMS as a Business Development Specialist in a remote role within Northern Ireland, where you'll support the growth of a leading CRO. You will engage in lead generation, build client relationships, and collaborate on innovative business strategies within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in lead generation, business development, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trials and knowledge of pharma industry stakeholders preferred.
• Understanding of CRO environment, data, and regulatory services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development team for outreach messaging.
• Research potential leads and gather information on clients.
• Manage priorities effectively with guidance from a Line Manager.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Education

College graduate in Business, Communications, Scientific, or related degree program

Tools

Sales Applications (e.g., Dynamics 365 CRM, Zymewire)

MS Office

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is an award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO).

We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry-leading employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges.

With a global footprint across four continents, MMS maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.

Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research.

Discover more about our exciting opportunities and why MMS is a great place to advance your career. Visit www.mmsholdings.com or follow MMS on LinkedIn.

We are looking for a full-time employee, remotely based within Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Gain understanding of the current role and the organization’s business and commercial objectives.
• Develop basic proficiency of the competitor environment and contribute to the commercial rationale for various competitor product and service propositions.
• Research potential leads and gather additional information on clients or partner organizations.
• Identify commercial opportunities via industry readings, internet searches, analysts’ reports, etc.
• Collaborate with Business Development team to develop, maintain, and improve service area outreach messaging.
• Represent MMS as a trusted partner to others.
• Develop a network of contacts in targeted, potential partner organizations.
• Identify contacts/ leads to match client profiles as defined by Line Manager or Mentor.
• Manage priorities effectively with guidance from a Line Manager.
• Organize and maintain records related to contacts, leads, meetings, follow-up tasks, and client/campaign specific deliverables.
• Focus on producing leads across all MMS service areas and acquiring new accounts.
• Under guidance from a senior team member, develop, present, and implement new strategies for identifying opportunities for new business; suggest creative solutions to attract and engage customers.
• Represent oneself and the company professionally, aligning with core company values.
• Practice excellent internal and external customer service, communication, and teamwork.
• Support departmental and organizational improvement efforts.
• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Line Manager.

Requirements:

• College graduate in Business, Communications, Scientific, or related degree program.
• 1-2 years’ experience in lead generation, business development, or similar role.
• Knowledge of scientific principles or concepts is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trials and pharmaceutical development; knowledge of pharma industry stakeholders preferred.
• Understanding of CRO environment, data, and regulatory services preferred.
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate to understand needs and solve problems.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience with Sales Applications such as Dynamics 365 CRM (or similar), Zymewire, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other sales tools as applicable.