At OPIS, a leading international Clinical Research Organization (CRO), we are seeking a "hungry for success" Business Development Associate who will help expand our global client network across the life sciences sector focusing on Nordics region.
As a Business Development Associate, you’ll work closely with senior team members to identify new business opportunities, research target companies, and connect with key decision-makers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. You’ll be the first point of contact for many potential clients — introducing OPIS’s services, understanding their needs, and helping them navigate how we can support their clinical research programs.
What You’ll Do:
- Reach out to potential customers via phone, email, and LinkedIn to introduce OPIS and its services.
- Research and analyze target organizations to identify decision-makers and map company structures.
- Conduct prospecting, cold/warm calling, and follow-ups to nurture client relationships.
- Organize meetings and teleconferences between clients and OPIS teams.
- Maintain accurate CRM data, track progress, and prepare regular activity reports.
- Gather feedback from existing clients and promote new service features.
- A degree or equivalent education (sales or clinical research experience is a plus).
- 1 - 3 years of experience in sales (BDR, SDR, recruitment, etc.).
- Fluent English, Swedish/Danish language with excellent communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Motivation to achieve results and contribute to team success.
- A proactive, professional attitude and willingness to learn.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary up to EUR 45,000/annually.
- Full onboarding and training to ensure your success in the role.
- Long-term growth opportunities and a clear development path.
- The chance to work remotely.
At OPIS, you’ll be part of a collaborative and international team that values initiative, precision, and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in business development within the clinical research industry.
If you’re ready to build your career in business development within the clinical research industry — we’d love to hear from you!
Who we are:
OPIS is an International CRO with over 25 years of experience in conducting Phase I-IV, non-interventional and medical devices studies on an international level. We always offer state-of-the-art information technology solutions and innovative approaches to the increasing complexity and variety of projects.
OPIS extensive expertise covers all phases of drug-related trials, taking care of the Sponsor beyond the therapeutic area, offering also accurate clinical investigations for medical and diagnostic devices. With Global Clinical Research Locations all over the world, OPIS offers a full range of integrated clinical research services as scientific advice, medical writing, trial start-up, monitoring, study management, data management, statistics, pharmacovigilance, medical monitoring, electronic data capture as well as quality assurance and training.
Skills Required
- Degree or equivalent education
- 1–3 years of sales experience, such as BDR, SDR, or recruitment
- Fluent English
- Fluency in Swedish or Danish
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational abilities
- Motivation to achieve results and contribute to team success
- Proactive, professional attitude and willingness to learn
- Sales or clinical research experience
What We Do
OPIS was founded in 1998 by medical doctors from the Pharma Industry and is a Global clinical CRO with 25 years of experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas. OPIS provides full-service, 360° clinical trial support from study concept creation and protocol development to full project execution, study data handling and up to study closure, analysis, and reporting. We manage Phase I-IV, interventional, non-interventional and medical devices studies on an international level. In addition, OPIS also manages pre- and post-marketing clinical investigations for medical and diagnostic devices, nutraceutical, and food supplement studies. Our qualified, fully trained, and dedicated staff has managed 1470 studies to date. OPIS’s strength lies in its people and its specialized teams who assist clients from A-Z with medical writing, scientific and statistical consultancy for trial design and skilled teams of operational staff that ensure high quality project execution, with global coverage. Our mission is to increase the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its high-science and disciplined operating approach that leverages local regulatory and deep therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system... etc. OPIS is committed to continuous growth and expansion, while currently we have affiliates in 17 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.opisresearch.com
