West Coast Growth Director, Life Sciences BD

Worldwide; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 164,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global CRO, seeks a Senior Director of Business Development to lead sales efforts, nurture client relationships, and drive growth across Phase II–IV programs. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to craft compelling proposals and close new business with sponsors in biotechnology and pharma sectors.

You will manage strategic accounts, travel to key conferences, and collaborate with clinical and operations teams to align capabilities with client needs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or life sciences.
• Ten years of sales experience in CRO industries.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual revenue and sales objectives with senior leadership.
• Develop territory and key account strategies for growth.
• Coordinate responses to RFPs and RFIs.
• Build relationships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical contacts.
• Present capabilities and proposals to prospective sponsors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

BA/BS in Business or Life Sciences

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sales management software

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global CRO, seeks a Senior Director of Business Development to lead sales efforts, nurture client relationships, and drive growth across Phase II–IV programs. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to craft compelling proposals and close new business with sponsors in biotechnology and pharma sectors.

You will manage strategic accounts, travel to key conferences, and collaborate with clinical and operations teams to align capabilities with client needs while