Manager Business Development

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in Morrisville, NC seeks a Manager Business Development to identify and qualify new opportunities within a regional segment. You will manage early engagement with customers end-to-end, from lead generation through sales execution, leveraging AI-driven tools and digital platforms to scale outreach and refine targeting based on data insights.

You will develop sales strategies aligned with therapeutic priorities, build strong client relationships, collaborate with ADM and regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a sales, marketing, commercial operations, or business development role within healthcare or CRO preferred.
• Strong data orientation with ability to analyze information and adapt strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high volume of early-stage to later-phase opportunities within the regional segment from lead generation through qualification.
• Leverages AI-driven platforms and digital tools to scale outreach and streamline lead qualification.
• Identifies and qualifies prospective clients for clinical research services.
• Generates and prioritizes sales leads aligned with BD objectives and capabilities.
• Maintains records of sales activities, leads, and client interactions in Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborates with ADMs, Inside Sales Leadership, and Regional BD directors to support pursuits.
• Supports development of internal sales reporting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Sales experience

Data oriented

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Manager Business Development

Job Summary

The Manager Business Development plays a critical role in proactively identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within a regionally organized customer segment. This role is responsible for managing early engagement with customers end-to-end, from initial identification through sales execution. Leveraging AI-driven tools and digital platforms, the Manager Business Development drives scalable outreach strategies and continuously refines targeting approaches based on data insights. They will develop and execute sales strategies aligned with therapeutic priorities, client needs, and business objectives. They will build strong client relationships and support Regional Business Development leaders on opportunities, contributing directly to revenue growth and strategic partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high volume of early-stage, later-phase, and/or lower-value companies within the assigned regional customer segment from lead generation through qualification, and triages opportunities under a specific deal size.
• Leverages AI-driven platforms, digital tools, and automation to scale outreach, optimize targeting, and streamline lead qualification processes.
• Identifies and qualifies prospective clients and partners for clinical research services.
• Generates, assesses, and prioritizes sales leads in alignment with business development objectives and clinical research capabilities.
• Conducts account research to inform engagement strategies and drive customer-centric outreach.
• Contacts prospective customers to identify opportunities.
• Prepares and implements the sales process and proposal development process, which includes collecting client perspectives to collaborate on preparing proposal documents and identifying and inserting win themes.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with both prospective and existing clients to develop long-term partnership opportunities (including actively attending conferences and road shows aligned with the region they support).
• Collaborates closely with Account Development managers (ADMs), Inside Sales Leadership, and the Regional Business Development directors to support strategic pursuits.
• Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, leads, and client interactions within Salesforce CRM.
• Supports the development of internal sales reporting, metrics tracking, and forecasting processes.
• Stays current with industry trends, competitor offerings, and client developments to refine sales strategies.
• Collaborates with marketing, business development, and sales operations teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the broader sales strategy and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a sales, marketing, commercial operations, or business development role, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry, with other industries considered based on transferable sales skills.
• Results-driven with strong action orientation and the ability to move quickly and decisively.
• High energy and entrepreneurial mindset, with creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong data orientation with the ability to analyze information and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile, and team-oriented environment.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline and activity management.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10-30% for team meetings, training, or industry events.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Why Syneos Health?

Here, you're a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.

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