BD Director - CRO (Biotech)

HappyGlobal Service; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service in San Francisco, CA seeks an energetic business development professional to establish and expand operations in the United States, driving revenue growth by securing new opportunities and nurturing client relationships. You will craft proposals, manage bids, analyze the pharmaceutical market, and present insights to inform strategy.

Travel will be extensive to trade shows and client sites.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet sales targets.
• Draft and submit proposals, cost estimates, and contracts (RFPs, CDAs, NDAs, MSAs).
• Analyze the U.S. pharmaceutical market to inform company strategy.
• Represent the company at trade shows and conferences; identify branding opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure project success.
• Refine bid preparation processes to align with client needs.
• Review project reports and provide feedback to improve content and accuracy.
• Submit detailed reports on sales activities and industry events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

The primary responsibility of this role is to establish and expand the company's business operations in the United States. The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth by securing new business opportunities and nurturing existing client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of the company's services and bid processes, ensuring that client needs are met with high-quality proposals and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction to drive repeat business.

Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.

Draft and submit proposals (RFPs), cost estimates, and contracts (CDAs, NDAs, MSAs).

Analyze the U.S. pharmaceutical market and provide insights to inform company strategy.

Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and networking events, including setting up exhibits and identifying branding opportunities.

Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure successful project execution and satisfaction.

Continuously refine bid preparation processes to align with client needs.

Review project reports and provide critical feedback to enhance content and accuracy.

Submit detailed reports on sales activities, client meetings, and industry events.

Qualifications & Requirements

Strong scientific background in preclinical drug discovery and development.

2-4 years of experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (preferred).

In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO landscape.

Established network within the industry to facilitate business development efforts.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills.

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) with excellent presentation abilities.

Willingness to travel extensively as needed.