Summary of the Position:

FHI Clinical is seeking a Senior Director, Business Development to join our growing sales team and be responsible for driving sales with Clinical Phases I-III clinical trial sales. We are seeking a Business Development Director with assigned territories in the US: East Coast, West Coast, Southeast and Midwest. This position is closely aligned with internal FHI teams and is responsible for communicating both the scientific and operational benefits of FHI Clinical trial services to prospective clients. As part of the FHI Clinical Business Development team environment, the individual in this role will contribute to the continued growth and success of FHI Clinical.

Essential Functions:

• Achieve FHI Clinical presentations, RFP generation,and sales targets
• Actively prospect and generate new sales and business opportunities within assigned customer territory
• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with customers and develop in-depth knowledge of the organization
• Collaborate with internal FHI Clinical staff regarding the development and procurement of proposals
• Establish and maintain frequent contact with customers through focused client visits and presentations (both virtual and in-person)
• Actively network with clinical research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical industries to establish relationships and to identify potential opportunities
• Aggressively pursue awareness of competitive activities, positioning and pricing, which includes specific reasons for awards and non-awards
• Maintain and update information within FHI Clinical CRM database with appropriate sales activity data
• Perform general strategic and tactical account planning, management, and execution
• Support FHI Clinical marketing initiatives when necessary (e.g., conferences, symposia attendance)
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the clinical research industry and pharmaceutical/biotech industries
• Expert level knowledge and experience with business development practices and reporting guidelines.
• Provide innovative and strategic leadership and can gain cross functional support for major projects, improvements,or changes
• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices,and procedures; the ability to apply that knowledge in varied situations
• Advanced analytical skills
• Expert knowledge of projectand process management
• Possess a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization
• Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Intermediate to complex level of technology aptitude
• Ability to multi-task, meets deadlines, and accomplish goals
• Must be able to provide accurate, expert level advice to reach outcomes that will enable achievement of overall department and organization goals.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or related field
• Preferred Job-related Experience: A minimum of four (4)years of clinical research or life sciences sales experience.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: This position is a performance-based role requiring a variety of behaviors and skills including reliability, high motivation, well-organized, results-oriented, customer-focused and possess excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Preferences: Proven track record of developing and effectively implementing sales strategies, business plans, forecasts,and budgets, and achieving sales results

Physical Expectations:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or 5-50 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

• Expected travel time is 30-60% for this position.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned with or without notice.FHI Clinical, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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