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Director of Business Development

M3 Wake Research, raleigh, nc, United States


Director of Business Development

Location: Remote (up to 25% domestic travel)

Responsibilities

  • Achieve annual sales and revenue targets through strategic partnerships within the clinical research and trial services space.
  • Expand existing sponsor and CRO relationships by identifying new study opportunities, therapeutic areas, and geographic growth markets.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships with key decision‑makers, including clinical operations and executive leadership.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with client pipeline needs and M3 Wake Research site capabilities.
  • Lead client presentations and proposals that effectively position multi‑site clinical research solutions and differentiated enrollment performance.
  • Manage business development pipeline, forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination to secure new clinical trial placements.
  • Identify cross‑selling opportunities across research services and ensure high client satisfaction, retention, and long‑term partnership growth.
  • Provide regular performance updates and strategic insights to senior leadership.
  • Support business development activities requiring approximately 25% domestic travel, including conferences and site visits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of sales experience selling site or CRO services to pharmaceutical and biotech clients, with direct engagement at mid‑level and executive decision‑maker levels.
  • Demonstrated strength in consultative selling, communication, and executive‑level presentations, with the ability to build and sustain strategic client relationships.
  • Proven track record of client retention and long‑term account growth.
  • Ability to effectively manage complex client relationships and challenging financial scenarios.
  • Demonstrated success in acquiring new business and expanding an existing client base.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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