Associate Director, Sales West Coast

Science 37; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Science 37 is seeking an Associate Director, Business Development to identify and secure new business through consultative, proactive sales activities, leveraging our eClinical technology and CRO partnerships. You will maintain a robust pipeline, collaborate with senior management, develop market strategies, and drive cross-functional initiatives, with travel up to 50%.

This role requires leadership, a proven track record of meeting revenue targets, and the ability to influence at all

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Business Development in B2B sales within eClinical tech or CRO.
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech trials and drug development.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build executive relationships.
• Track record of delivering results and meeting sales targets.
• Experience with CRM platforms and data-driven selling.
• Strong English communication; willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business through consultative sales.
• Drive results with strategic plans and relationship management.
• Maintain pipeline of opportunities and accounts.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Lead market research and strategic analysis to plan execution.
• Support marketing in lead generation and conference development.
• Leverage company resources to maximize business results.
• Maintain CRM data and weekly reports.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with senior leadership.
• Help drive strategy, implementation, adoption, and sales process efficiency.

Skills

Business Development

Pharma industry

Leadership

Sales targets

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Travel willing

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Science 37’s mission is to accelerate clinical research by enabling universal trial access for patients. Through our solutions; Direct-to-Patient Site and Patient Recruitment, we accelerate enrollment by expanding the reach of clinical trials to patients beyond the traditional site and rigorously qualifying patients prior to referring them to a traditional site. Our solutions are powered by a proprietary technology stack with in-house medical and operational experts that enhance quality through standardized workflows and best-in-class study orchestration.

The Associate Director, Business Development is a key member of the Sales team and is responsible for identifying, targeting, and securing new business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities to drive business and build high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, target, and secure new business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities to drive business
• Drive results through strategic business plan activities and relationship management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Maintain pipeline of new business opportunities and accounts
• Collaborate with senior management and functional managers as needed
• Research and identify target markets, build relationships, perform in-depth presentations, strategic analysis, and execution of implemented plans
• Assist marketing team in lead generation efforts, message positioning, and conference and prospect development efforts
• Effectively leverage company resources/tools to maximize business results (marketing materials, speaker programs, regional trade shows)
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability for all administrative tasks (CRM utilization, weekly reports, etc.)
• Develop and manage key cross-functional relationships, including senior leadership
• Work with management to drive the strategy, implementation, adoption and ensure efficiency in sales process

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Qualifications

• 5+ years Business Development experience, preferably in B2B sales in with a leading eClinical technology provider or CRO
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, clinical trials, and drug development and commercialization (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated high degree of leadership skills that allow the individual to build relationships, communicate, and influence all levels of the organization and make positive change
• Proven track record of delivering results and meeting targets
• Proven track record of achieving/surpassing sales goals
• Expertise in creating, driving, and executing solutions by defining all elements from strategy to implementation
• Knowledge of and experience with CRM tools/platforms and ability to utilize the CRM tool provided to manage contacts and opportunities/funnels
• Excellent strategic business/industry awareness and a thorough understanding of trends and impact on the business; ability to translate emerging industry trends relevant to the organization
• Proven successful track record at developing mid-level and high-level contacts
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and create opportunities, develop effective selling messages, presentations and proposals
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel 13. Ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written)
• Ability to travel 50% of time
• Experience interacting and collaborating cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and provide practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and collaborate successfully across all levels of the organization
• Commitment to results; is focused, detail oriented, and results driven
• Action oriented and innovative; able to translate broad goals into achievable steps
• Motivating; knows how to influence and enable others, both internally and externally
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships
• Exceptional organizational, project management and time management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment and maintain demanding timelines
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Science 37 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed.