REMOTE - Vice President of Business Development

M3 USA; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Right to modify job description

Job summary

M3 USA Corporation is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for its Wake Research network. This remote role with up to 50% domestic travel leads enterprise growth, new partnerships, and expanded study volume across sites.

You will work with Clinical Operations, Marketing, Regulatory, and Finance to drive strategy and flawless execution. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in clinical research sales, executive relationships, and a proven ability to scale BD teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences, MBA desirable.
• 7–10+ years of progressive sales experience in clinical research site networks or similar.
• Proven ability to secure multi-site study opportunities with sponsors, CROs, and biotech.
• Executive-level relationships across CRO and sponsor communities.
• Strong understanding of clinical research operations, feasibility, and site dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven sales strategies to drive study awards and revenue.
• Penetrate high-value accounts to secure strategic partnerships and increase study volume.
• Expand business with existing clients, identifying growth opportunities and improving performance.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to inform strategy.
• Represent the organization at conferences and industry events to raise visibility.
• Partner with Marketing to highlight PI expertise and network strengths.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing BD team with clear KPIs.
• Recruit top BD talent and manage territory and account allocations.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews; ensure team success.
• Maintain forecasts, pipeline metrics, and CRM activity; provide leadership with insights.
• Present performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage special initiatives or strategic projects as directed by CEO.

Skills

Executive leadership

BD strategy

Relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Sales acumen

Multi-site sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Life Sciences

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Company Description

M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. M3 Wake Research continues to grow through acquisitions and uncompromising commitment to careful planning and execution in accordance with regulatory compliance.

Conducting studies since 1984, M3 Wake Research owns a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US. As of today, our board-certified physicians have completed more than 7,000+ successful clinical trials, while consistently exceeding sponsor expectations for integrity, timeliness, subject enrollment, human protection, and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.

Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a Vice President of Business Development at Wake Research, an M3 company. This is a remote position with up to 50% domestic-travel.

Job Description

The Vice President of Business Development is a key revenue-driving executive responsible for defining and leading enterprise-level growth strategy across the M3 Wake Research's network. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader oversees new business acquisition, expansion of existing CRO and sponsor partnerships, and optimization of study volume across all sites. The role partners closely with Clinical Operations, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and HR to ensure integrated planning and flawless execution. This position will shape market positioning, build a scalable and high-performing BD organization, and ensure the company is consistently recognized as a preferred site network partner in the clinical research industry.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute comprehensive, data-driven sales strategies in alignment with the CEO to drive study awards and revenue growth.
• Penetrate high-value pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO accounts to establish long-term, strategic partnerships that increase study volume and preferred-partner positioning.
• Expand business with existing clients by identifying growth opportunities, leading account strategy, and enhancing account performance.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic direction.
• Represent the organization at conferences, sponsor summits, and industry events to elevate visibility and expand key relationships.
• Partner with Marketing to develop campaigns that highlight PI expertise, patient access, site capabilities, and network strengths.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Business Development team with clear expectations, KPIs, and accountability structures.
• Recruit top business development talent and oversee territory and account allocation aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, mid-year and annual performance reviews, and ongoing assessments to ensure team success.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline metrics, and activity reporting through the CRM.
• Present performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage special initiatives or strategic projects as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences preferred.
• MBA highly desirable.
• 7–10+ years of progressive sales experience within a clinical research site network or comparable research environment.
• Demonstrated success securing multi-site study opportunities with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, and biotech organizations.
• Established executive-level relationships across CRO and sponsor communities.
• Deep understanding of clinical research operations, feasibility, timelines, and site dynamics.
• Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing BD teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce.com preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strategic mindset with analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Exceptional relationship management and consultative selling skills.
• High accountability and ownership of targets.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership-building abilities.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt rapidly to change.
• Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and operational rigor.

Additional Information

About M3:

M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.

Benefits

A career opportunity with M3 Wake Research offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization