Business Development Manager

Confidential; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preclinical research firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities and manage proposal generation. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in business development within a CRO environment, strong knowledge of DMPK, Bioanalysis, and Toxicology workflows, as well as proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce. This full-time role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to support business growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, proposal management, or sales within a CRO or preclinical research environment.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented professional with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for preclinical research services.
• Prepare, manage, and review proposals, quotations, and pricing.
• Lead the proposal generation and cost estimation process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure study requirements are met.
• Support contract negotiation, scheduling, and project coordination activities.

Skills

Preclinical research sales

Proposal generation

Study quotation

DMPK knowledge

Bioanalysis knowledge

Toxicology knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Chemistry

Tools

CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Job description

Business Development Manager at Oreva Technologies

We are seeking a Business Development Manager with strong experience in preclinical research sales, proposal generation, and study quotation. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge in DMPK, Bioanalysis, and Toxicology services, coordinate with internal scientific and operational teams, and prepare accurate and timely quotes, proposals, and Statements of Work (SOWs) to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for preclinical research services.
• Prepare, manage, and review proposals, quotations, and pricing in collaboration with internal teams.
• Lead the proposal generation and cost estimation process to ensure accuracy in technical scope and timelines.
• Collaborate with scientific, operational, and finance teams to ensure study requirements are met.
• Support contract negotiation, scheduling, and project coordination activities.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, service development, and business expansion efforts.
• Maintain a strong understanding of preclinical research workflows, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, proposal management, or sales within a CRO or preclinical research environment.
• Knowledge of DMPK, Bioanalysis, and Toxicology workflows (GLP experience preferred).
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and quotation management systems.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented professional with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time