What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Development Director (m/f/d) - North America position at Optimapharm d.o.o.?

Location : home-based

Who we are?

Optimapharm is a globally operating, leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO aiming to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients’ lives.

Optimapharm’ s key priorities are the well-being of our people, consistent quality delivery to our clients and healthy, sustainable growth.

With 26 strategically located offices , Optimapharm operates in 40 countries, providing most optimal access to Patients and Investigators globally. Established nearly 20 years ago, we leverage our experience, stable project teams and collaborative, and flexible approach to secure a high level of repeat business, gain the trust of new customers and secure continued growth of the company.

We’re seeking for an experienced Senior Business Development Director to join our expanding US team! If you’re a confident, visionary strategist with a drive for success, a knack for building connections, and the ability to inspire collaboration and achieve results, we want to hear from you. Ready to take the next step? Come meet us and explore how you can help shape the future of our journey in North America.

What do we offer?

Working in a successful company that’s growing and developing every day
Company that supports life balance
Company with healthy culture
Working with a highly experienced team of clinical research professionals
Competitive Sales Reward Plan
Competitive PTO entitlement
Health insurance, including vision and dental plans, to meet your and your family's needs
Comprehensive pension plan to maximize savings and prepare confidently for the future
Employee engagement programs
Well-being initiatives
Training and development program
Fast-paced career path progression

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience

University degree ; Bachelor’s or Master's degree in life science, marketing, management, or a business-related field

Excellent knowledge of the Healthcare industry and CRO business particularly

Minimum of 10 years of Business Development experience within CRO

Excellent communication skills and team leadership capabilities consistent with influencing and driving multiple stakeholders toward meeting customers’ and Optimapharm’s needs

Excellent organizational, planning and multitasking skills

Entrepreneurship mindset, results oriented and customer focus

Problem-solving capabilities

With a hunting inclination , ability to work independently

Team collaboration skills : able to work effectively and collaboratively with other department members to accomplish collective goals, bringing positive and supportive efforts to collective efforts

Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestic (50% of the time)

Intermediate to complex level of technology aptitude; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Previous use of Salesforce.com CRM tool

Your responsibilities

Reporting into the VP Sales and Marketing, your responsibilities will be :

Meet annual sales goals and objectives

Business development strategy and client retention in allocated territory

Coordination of all activities delegated to BD Department

Timely and efficient reporting

Essential Job Duties

Account Strategist

Initiate, coordinate, develop and implement strategic plans, sales strategies and annual forecasts within a specified territory or accounts.

Develop and implement all activities aiming to develop and retain clients, including prospecting, cold calling, in-person sales calls

Sales Leadership

To develop and maintain positive and effective client relationships

Collaborating in the development and presentation of powerful capabilities and RFIs

Creating business opportunities through all channels, including industry relationships and networks

Working with operational colleagues to proactively resolve sponsor issues and secure repeat business

Represent and advocate Business Development at various company meetings

Proposal Leadership

Collaboration in the analysis and development of the bids’strategy

Collaboration and management of Optimapharm Bids defence meetings

Negotiation of contracts with the customers

Marketing activities

Represent Optimapharm at industry conferences and therapeutic meetings

Obtain competitive information such as the strengths / weaknesses of competitive CROs

Communicate industry events and trends to management

BD Reporting activities

Familiarity with Territory Planning, Account Plans and reporting tool

Tracking, managing and reporting sales activities

By joining our fast-growing and prosperous team, you will have a great opportunity for further personal growth and career development.

If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please send your CV and note that only shortlisted candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.

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