BD Director - CRO Industry

HappyGlobal Service; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service in New Jersey is seeking a results-driven business development professional to expand our U.S. operations.

You will build strong client relationships, drive revenue, and steward proposals and contracts end-to-end. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background in preclinical drug discovery, 2–4 years in pharma/biotech BD, an established industry network, and excellent communication and presentation skills, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong scientific background in preclinical drug discovery and development.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Business development

Analytical

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

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.