Director, Business Development

Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc.; Louisiana; Remote; USD 145,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Director, Business Development to build productive client relationships and identify opportunities across clinical research services. You will own key client relationships and collaborate with clinical, operational, project, and senior leadership teams to deliver compelling proposals.

In this remote US role, you will travel up to 50% to pursue new business, represent Worldwide at industry events, and develop territory and key account strategies to grow and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or life sciences; MS or MBA preferred.
• Four to six years in Bioanalytical Lab, Central Lab, Phase I/Phase IIB or CRO industries.
• Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Able to build and maintain client relationships in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue by promoting late-phase services to assigned clients.
• Develop territory, account strategies to grow and retain clients.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and bid defenses.
• Coordinate with sponsors and Worldwide teams to develop proposals and budgets.

Skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

English proficiency

Independent work

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

BA/BS in business or life sciences

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. Make an Impact as a Director, Business Development at Worldwide Put your relationship-building and business development expertise to work by creating meaningful opportunities across the clinical research and health sciences industries.

As Director, Business Development, you'll build productive client relationships, identify new opportunities, and help connect client needs with solution-focused clinical research services. You'll own key client relationships and sales opportunities, partnering closely with clinical, operational, project, and senior leadership teams to deliver compelling capabilities presentations, proposals, and bid defenses. From developing territory and key account strategies to representing Worldwide at industry events, you'll play an important role in growing and retaining the client base. This is an opportunity to combine strategic selling, relationship management, and industry knowledge in a highly visible role where you'll independently pursue new business while helping clients and internal teams navigate challenges and develop effective solutions.

Where You'll Work

This is a remote role open to candidates based in the US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. This role requires up to 50% travel, including travel throughout the assigned territory as well as national and international travel as needed to pursue new business and maintain client relationships.

What You'll Do

Drive individual revenue and sales objectives by proactively promoting Worldwide Clinical Trials' late-phase services to assigned clients. Identify new contacts and business opportunities for Phase II-IV clinical research while building and maintaining productive client relationships. Develop territory, individual, and key account strategies focused on growing and retaining the client base. Lead client-facing interactions, including sales calls, capabilities presentations, client meetings, teleconferences, and bid defense meetings. Partner with clients, Project Directors, Project Managers, clinical and operational teams, and senior leadership to develop proposals, review study budgets, respond to Requests for Proposals/Information, and pursue strategic opportunities. Coordinate interactions between sponsors and key Worldwide team members, helping address client concerns and develop action plans that support both the customer and project team. Represent Worldwide at industry conferences and trade shows, coordinating meetings and other business development activities that support new and existing client relationships. Monitor the competitive landscape, including competitor services, acquisitions, and pricing, while maintaining accurate client and sales activity information in the CRM. Communicate sales activity, accomplishments, objectives, and key opportunities through regular reporting and active engagement with senior management.

What You'll Bring

BA/BS in business or life sciences; MS or MBA preferred, combined with four to six years of experience in Bioanalytical Laboratory, Central Laboratory, Phase I, Phase IIB Clinical Research, or CRO industries and at least five years of prior sales experience. Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong degree of professionalism. Proven ability to build and maintain productive client relationships within the clinical research or health sciences industries. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate service capabilities and benefits convincingly in client meetings, capabilities presentations, and bid defenses. Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with clients and colleagues. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to delegate and evaluate work effectively. Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure while applying sound judgment and working within corporate goals and policies.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates): United States of America - $144,500.00 - $287,500.00

In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

This is who we are. We're a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we're here, you'll get a different answer. And that's what makes us special.