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Job Title: Associate Business Development Executive
Department: Business Development / Sales
Reports To: Director, Business Development
Location: New England Territory
Position Summary:
The Associate Business Development Executive will support business development in driving revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and promoting the organization’s pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals passionate about life sciences and eager to develop a career in pharmaceutical sales within a CDMO environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Prospecting & Lead Generation:
Research and identify potential clients in pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Supporting the Lead Generation Manager, responsible for seeking out, finding, and developing new business leads.
Assist in qualifying leads and maintaining accurate records in Salesforce.
Sales Support:
Prepare presentations under guidance from BD.
Manage PCI Site Visits, book rooms, organize internal attendees, collate slide decks and presentation materials
Coordinate with internal teams (technical, project management, manufacturing, quality) to ensure timely responses to client inquiries.
Attend client meetings, either face to face or via phone, generate comprehensive meeting minutes within two days of the meeting.
Respond to inquiries that come in via email, the website, by phone and/or through trade shows.
Client Relationship Management:
Support account managers in maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
Follow up on client requests and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Manage smaller, less complex accounts
Market Intelligence:
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
Provide feedback to the sales team to refine strategies and offerings.
Administrative Tasks:
Maintain accurate documentation of sales activities and pipeline updates.
Assist in organizing trade shows, conferences, and client meetings.
Support and manage the submission of legal documentation such as CDAs or MSAs to both the PCI and Client legal teams.
Manage and support the administrative details of new client set up and quote execution and related tasks.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related field.
Experience:
0–2 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer service (pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred).
Internship or academic exposure to pharmaceutical development/manufacturing is a plus.
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn technical concepts related to drug development and manufacturing.
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Key Competencies:
Customer-focused mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and eager to learn.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer service
- Internship or academic exposure to pharmaceutical development/manufacturing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn technical concepts related to drug development and manufacturing
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools
- Highly organized with attention to detail
PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.
PCI Pharma Services Insights
What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
