Vice President, Business Development - U.S. West Coast - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks a Vice President of Business Development in Phoenix, Arizona, to lead a seasoned team of Business Development Account Directors. The VP will be responsible for driving sales performance and achieving significant bookings targets. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in business development within a CRO, with a strong record in sales management and a relevant bachelor's degree. The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in business development, preferably in a CRO.
• Minimum of 5 years in a sales management position within a CRO.
• Proven performance management of direct reports to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business development strategies with senior team members.
• Drive sales cycle activities, including presentations and proposal reviews.
• Ensure team compliance on sales reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Operational knowledge in drug development

Sales target achievement

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Time management

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

What the Vice President, Business Development does at Worldwide Clinical Trials

The Vice President, Business Development leads a team of highly experienced Business Development Account Directors who drive significant bookings targets and support Worldwide Clinical Trials’ (Worldwide) strategic position in a competitive market through a culture of collaboration and innovation. This tenured team supports a strong portfolio of existing business and is responsible for the continued significant growth of Worldwide’s future pipeline and sponsors. As the organization’s sales leader of a tenured team, this role is accountable for overall sales performance, the profitable achievement of sales goals, and alignment of sales objectives with Worldwide’s therapeutic and commercial strategies.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support senior business development team members in collaboration with Operations and Scientific Solutions to build and execute sponsor engagement and sales strategies
• Support senior business development team members in all aspects of the sales cycle, including capabilities presentations, proposal reviews, bid defense preparations, and closing strategies
• Responsible for career development, mentoring, retention, and performance management of the tenured business development team
• Oversee and support business development plans that result in achieving annual and quarterly sales targets
• Ensure team compliance through accurate reporting on sales activity and forecasting to executive management
• Engage at Vice President and C‑level within customer organizations to support further engagement or penetration into accounts
• Support collaboration with all key stakeholders at Worldwide to foster a one‑team approach to sponsor engagement and delivery

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all‑inclusive.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Extensive operational knowledge in drug development Phase I–IV within oncology, neurology, cardiometabolic, and rare diseases
• Working knowledge of operational budgets for both services and pass‑throughs
• Understanding of all aspects of contracting with sponsor companies
• Proven track record of meeting team sales targets
• Successful performance management of direct reports to help them meet or exceed sales targets and fostering an environment that challenges and develops future leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and support discussions across business development, operations, commercial operations, and marketing
• Excellent written communication and negotiation skills
• Organized and proficient in time management
• Innovative, creative, and a calculated risk‑taker
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Your Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a business development position, preferably in full‑service Phase I–IV Contract Research Organization (CRO) environments
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales management position, preferably within a full‑service Phase I–IV Contract Research Organization (CRO)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

Additional Information

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.