Sr Director, Business Development West Coast

Syneos Health, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Sr Director of Business Development for the West Coast. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze industry trends, develop strategic business plans, and maintain strong client relationships to drive sales in the Clinical Trial sector. Your expertise in the Pharma industry and proven sales skills will be crucial in navigating complex client challenges and delivering tailored solutions. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and diversity, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work culture. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commission/Bonus Eligibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a science field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in sales within the Clinical Trial Industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry activity and develop annual business plans.
• Maintain accurate records in salesforce.com for accounts.

Skills

Sales Skills

Clinical Trial Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

MS Office Suite

CRM Experience (Salesforce)

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Presentation Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

BA/BS degree in a science related field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Applications

Job description

Sr Director, Business Development West Coast

Updated: October 10, 2024
Location: United States-North America - USA-California-Home-Based
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.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $190,000. 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.

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.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we take into consideration transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world.

Syneos Health is a leading 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. Together we share insights, use the latest technologies and apply advanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. We support a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

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Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against.