Job Description:
Senior Business Development Director
The Senior Business Development Director is responsible for the development and expansion of new business opportunities within established accounts and prospective clients by providing leadership for overall business planning. S/he identifies and develops sales leads and liaises with Proposals and Contracts in managing the sales process through contract closure. In addition, the Senior Business Development Director prepares and conducts project-specific client presentations in collaboration with the functional departments related to Veristat’s core services and capabilities.
The Senior Business Development Director will liaise between the client and Company on all sales activities and requirements to expand the Company’s visibility, name recognition, and professional credibility in the market. S/he will also assist with the development of promotional material to promote the Company’s recognition in the industry.
Internally, the Senior Business Development Director works closely with Project Management and Finance to establish key strategic partnerships with new and existing clients as well as with all functional groups within Veristat to enhance Company performance and client relations.
Make an Impact at Veristat!
Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
- 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
- 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
- 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
- Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
Learn more about our core values here!
What we offer
- The estimated hiring range for this role is $100-180k USD plus applicable bonus or commissions plans based on positions. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.
- Benefits vary by location and may include:
- Remote working
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plans
What we look for
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business, science, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience selling services in a CRO / pharmaceutical / biotechnology / life sciences industry, with expert knowledge of the clinical research process and requirements.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to prepare and deliver high-quality capabilities and sales presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with proposal development, contract negotiation and closing a contract.
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate the detail of project requirements. Ability to be flexible and easily multitask.
- Strong computer skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Prior Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
- Driving/Travel requirements - Travel up to 50%
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, science, or a related field
- 8 to 10 years of experience selling services in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry
- Expert knowledge of the clinical research process and requirements
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Experience with proposal development, contract negotiation, and contract closing
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate detailed project requirements
- Ability to be flexible and multitask effectively
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Salesforce experience
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
What We Do
Veristat is the science-first full-service drug and biologic CRO and consultancy that integrates strategic planning, regulatory expertise, and clinical trial execution to rapidly advance the most complex or novel therapies. At Veristat, we collaborate with clients to support the rapid delivery of life-changing therapies, helping them make sound decisions amidst uncertainties. Our scientific experts design and conduct the global activities required for any clinical, regulatory, or commercialization program comprehensively and efficiently. With our focus on novel drug development and nearly 30 years of experience, our versatile approach and bold scientific thinking make the impossible possible. Depend on our game-changing expertise and reliable execution for fast results and positive impact to support your biologics and drugs to treat rare cancers, CNS/Neurological disorders, Endocrine/metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases. We are…Bold. Scientific. Versatile. Veristat. - Veristat has recently been made aware that unknown third parties that have no connection to Veristat are generating fake Veristat job postings, interviews, and even fake employment offers via emails, websites, and various social media platforms, seemingly for the purpose of fraudulently obtaining personal information from legitimate job candidates. All legitimate correspondence from Veristat will originate from our applicant tracking system (Jobvite) or an @veristat.com email address. If you have received outreach from someone claiming to be a member of our team please search our official LinkedIn company page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/veristat-llc), where all members of our authorized recruiting team can be identified, or contact us directly at [email protected]. Be vigilant
