What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager/Director (Peabody, MA) position at CEDENT?
Client is seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development professional to play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint within the pharmaceutical consulting space. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role where your deep industry expertise and relentless drive will directly translate into new opportunities and sustainable growth. If you're a self-starter who thrives on building strategic relationships and closing deals independently, we want to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Opportunity Identification: Independently analyze market trends and identify high-potential opportunities that align with Client’s strategic objectives.
- Relationship Cultivation: Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers and key influencers in the pharmaceutical industry, serving as the trusted point of contact.
- Business Growth Execution: Drive the complete business development cycle—from prospecting and lead generation to negotiation and closing high-value consulting engagements.
- Market Intelligence: Utilize industry insights to craft tailored strategies that position Client as the partner of choice in a competitive landscape.
- Individual Accountability: Set and consistently achieve personal performance targets, tracking progress and refining approaches based on measurable outcomes.
- Deep Industry Knowledge: At least 5-10 years of experience in business development, selling the Functional Service Provider and/or consulting model within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success within consulting or CRO organizations as an individual contributor in driving revenue growth and securing major partnerships.
- Self-Motivated & Results-Driven: A relentless drive to meet and exceed ambitious targets, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional Communication: Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders.
- Strategic Mindset: An analytical thinker capable of crafting and executing innovative strategies in a dynamic, competitive environment.
