
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