Strategic Account Development Manager

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an Account Development Manager in Durham, NC to identify, engage, and qualify prospective customers, bridging Marketing-generated leads with Sales. This individual contributor will drive high-volume outreach, assess needs, and ensure smooth lead handoff.

The role uses data analytics and messaging to cultivate opportunities across early and later stages, informing pipeline development and nurturing relationships across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in biopharmaceutical or healthcare sales/BD preferred.
• Proven success in high-volume outbound prospecting and lead qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication; credible with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound outreach (cold calls, emails, social) to decision-makers at prospective biopharma organizations.
• Craft tailored messages articulating Syneos Health’s value proposition and services.
• Execute campaigns and conference activity to broaden market awareness and engagement.
• Qualify and transition leads to Inside Sales/BD teams for further engagement.
• Maintain CRM records with outreach activities and lead outcomes.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Lead qualification

Communication

Data analytics

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an Account Development Manager in Durham, NC to identify, engage, and qualify prospective customers, bridging Marketing-generated leads with Sales. This individual contributor will drive high-volume outreach, assess needs, and ensure smooth lead handoff.

The role uses data analytics and messaging to cultivate opportunities across early and later stages, informing pipeline development and nurturing relationships across teams.