Director, SMO Business Development

Barrington James; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical site network on the East Coast is seeking a Director of Business Development to expand their presence in the clinical trials space. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of business development experience, ideally within a clinical research setting. Responsibilities include identifying high-value opportunities and building partnerships with sponsors and CROs. This full-time role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s growth in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development experience in clinical research, ideally with a clinical site network.
• Strong knowledge of trial operations and sponsor requirements.
• Proven track record in securing trial awards and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-value opportunities with sponsors and CROs.
• Represent the organization at key industry events.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with sponsors.

Skills

Business development experience

Knowledge of clinical trials

Strong partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Job description

Director, Business Development

We are currently partnering with a fast-growing, quality-driven clinical site network based on the East Coast. They partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract research organizations (CROs) to conduct clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and others. They are looking to expand their commercial efforts with a proven business development professional to generate clinical trial opportunities across the listed therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Spot high-value opportunities with sponsors, CROs, and biotechs — and make sure we’re at the table.
• Represent our organization at conferences, industry events, and key meetings.
• Develop and grow strong, lasting partnerships with sponsors and CROs.
• Oversee trial proposals, site feasibilities, and budgets — making sure they’re competitive, clear, and timely.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of business development experience in clinical research, ideally with a clinical site network environment (CRO-owned networks applicants are encouraged to apply).
• Strong knowledge & understanding of how trials run, what sponsors need, and how sites succeed.
• A proven track record of winning trial awards & forming strong partnerships.

If you believe your background & skillset would be transferable to what this organization is looking for, apply here!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Marketing

Industries

• Research Services and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing