Business Development Specialist

Evidilya; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Meal vouchers

Onboarding & training programme

Full client acquisition cycle

Job summary

Evidilya, the dedicated CRO of SPRIM Health Group, seeks a Business Development Specialist for Milan. Join a hybrid role focusing on lead generation, market intelligence, and client acquisition across Food & Nutrition, Pharma and MedTech.

Responsibilities include CRM management, coordinating with Design & Tech and Marketing, and supporting proposals and agreements. English fluency and biomedical background preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Physical or Natural Sciences or related field.
• At least 1 year in sales or business development in international context.
• Fluent English (C1) and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage lead generation and initial client outreach.
• Analyze market trends and monitor competitors' strategies.
• Support new client acquisition from meetings to proposals.
• Contribute to business development and sales strategy.
• Maintain Evidilya CRM and report on the client pipeline.
• Collaborate with Design, Tech and Marketing on campaigns.

Skills

English (C1)

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Scientific degree

Job description

Business Development Specialist

Evidilya, the dedicated Contract Research Organization of SPRIM Health Group, is a full-service CRO with international expertise in designing and managing observational, pre-clinical and clinical studies in the Food & Nutrition, Pharma and MedTech/Medical Device industries.

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to join our team in Milan.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the lead generation process, establish first contact with prospective clients and organize introductory meetings to present Evidilya
• Perform market analysis, keep up to date with market trends and monitor competitors' strategies
• Take part in all stages of the new client acquisition process: from attending first meetings with prospective clients to collect data and needs, to supporting the development of proposals (presentations, agreements, etc.), through to finalizing the collaboration
• Support the business development and sales strategy
• Manage and update the Evidilya CRM, producing reports on the status of the client acquisition pipeline
• Work closely with the Design & Tech and Marketing departments to develop DEM campaigns

Required skills

• Scientific degree (Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Physical or Natural Sciences)
• At least 1 year of experience in sales and/or business development in an international context
• Fluent English (C1)
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven knowledge of the healthcare industry and/or the CRO sector
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Strategic and innovative mindset
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a results-oriented approach

What we offer

• RAL range: € 26.000 – 30.000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working model with 9 remote working days per month and flexible working hours
• Meal vouchers (€ 8 per working day) and a company welfare platform
• A structured onboarding and continuous training programme (business development, negotiation, soft skills)
• Direct involvement in the full client acquisition cycle, from first contact to signed agreement, working closely with the BU Director
• A small, cross-functional team where your contribution is visible and decisions are fast
• Exposure to a diverse client base across Food & Nutrition, Pharma and MedTech