Senior Director, Business Development

Aliri; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliri is seeking a senior executive leader to oversee the entire business development function for a Contract Research Organization, driving growth with strategic direction and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes market insight, mentoring a high-performance team, and budget oversight, with substantial remote work and 60-75% travel requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree pathway or extensive experience (20+ years) in communications, marketing, or related fields,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with 20+ years’ experience.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, or related field with 18+ years’ experience.
• Ph.D. or equivalent in communications, marketing, or related field with 16+ years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to the executive team and board of directors.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote, CO 80907

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/year

Primary Purpose: To provide senior-level executive leadership, direction, and strategic oversight to the entire business development function, playing a critical role in the growth and success of the Contract Research Organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to the executive team and board of directors.
• Overall Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to align business development efforts with overall business objectives.
• Market Assessment: Oversee the analysis of market dynamics, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
• Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the entire business development team.
• Budget Oversight: Oversee the business development budget and allocate resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with 20+ years’ experience is required -OR- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with 18+ years’ experience is required -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with 16+ years’ experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive executive leadership experience in business development, with a focus on the CRO industry.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and develop a high-performance team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a CRO, Life Science, Med Device, Pharma, or Healthcare.

Working Conditions

This position is regularly performed in a remote office environment, which means the physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards, with a moderate level of noise. Prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen with freedom of movement on a regular basis are expected. Minimal physical effort is required but could include repetitive motion of wrists and fingers; talking and hearing; and handling of light materials and supplies. This position will require 60-75% travel.