Senior Director, Business Development West Coast

Syneos Health, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 140,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead initiatives on the West Coast. This role involves analyzing market activities, developing strategic business plans, and fostering relationships within the Clinical Trial Industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex client challenges. With a commitment to diversity and employee development, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can significantly impact the future of healthcare. Join a team dedicated to shortening the distance from lab to life!

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commission/Bonus Opportunities

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Time

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/relationship building in the Clinical Trial Industry is essential.
• Proven track record in selling clinical research services and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual business plans and sales strategies for market segments.
• Maintains accurate records in Salesforce and participates in management updates.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Relationship Building

Knowledge of Pharma Industry

CRM Experience (Salesforce)

Education

BA/BS degree in a science related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Applications

Salesforce

Job description

Senior Director, Business Development West Coast

Updated: April 10, 2025
Location: United States-North America - USA-California-Home-Based, United States
Job ID: 24005398

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes industry activity and develops an annual business plan for specific market segments and assigned accounts. Participates with management in the development and implementation of the sales plan which includes forecasting territory sales and activity objectives. Reviews annual business plan on a quarterly basis to determine where adjustments may be required.
• Plans and implements monthly objectives of the sales action plan, including budgeting of time and resources, and communication with staff, as appropriate, to achieve sales action goals and objectives.
• Develops account strategies for all appropriate clients. Anticipates and identifies client challenges, real and perceived, and partners with the appropriate operations team leader to provide solutions in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records within the salesforce.com database, for accounts (active and targeted) within geographic territory. This includes items such as account profiles, individual contact details, opportunities, and communications.
• Maintains current professional level of knowledge in Central Nervous System (CNS), Oncology, Pediatrics and Data Management information to serve as a basis for providing “value added” expanded Company services to all appropriate clients.
• Participates in weekly updates to management and the Business Development team of new activities in the assigned territory, with urgent and important issues being shared with management as they arise.
• Actively participates at professional meetings and conventions as appropriate.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• BA/BS degree in a science related field, or equivalent related education and experience.
• Experience working in a sales/relationship building role, and experience within the Clinical Trial Industry with in-depth experience and knowledge of Pharma Industry is a MUST.
• Proven track record at mid/high level contacts and experience selling full clinical research services, recruitment and or retention technologies, eClinical, CRO (including APPs, Telehealth, eConsent, Websites).
• Strong at opening new opportunities as well as sourcing opportunities.
• Strong sales skills with a proven track record as an individual contributor.
• Excellent communication, effective presentation, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative with a commitment to collaboration within and across departments. Provide clear direction and accountabilities with strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple priorities.
• Strong motivational and influence skills.
• Excellent skills using MS Office Suite and Google Applications.
• Up to 30% travel for company meetings, client meetings and industry conferences, as needed.
• Experience working in CRM (i.e., salesforce).
• Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written).

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $218,167. 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.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.