Business Development Specialist

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

Associate Business Development Specialist involved in proposals, market research, and client engagement for Arbor Research in the healthcare sector. Supporting the strategic growth team with reporting, monitoring opportunities, and development timelines.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $77,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and improve Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records, pipeline trackers and notes, and shared business development resources to ensure accurate and timely information
Use AI-enabled tools where appropriate to streamline updates, identify data gaps, and improve the accuracy and timeliness of information
Prepare recurring pipeline reports, follow up lists, notes, and briefing materials to support prioritization and internal decision-making
Monitor Federal opportunity sources and procurement platforms to identify, triage, and summarize relevant opportunities
Assist the technical team with proposal development, including background research, boilerplate maintenance, and formatting of proposal materials
Assist with the development and oversight of business development project timelines
Support meetings, conference calls, and client-facing presentations
Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to support business development efforts targeting healthcare industry sponsors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in business, marketing, communications, public health, life sciences, or a related discipline
Interest in business development and strategic growth, with a desire to contribute to pipeline tracking, client engagement, and proposals
Interest in the healthcare industry landscape (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and/or digital health)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and AI-assisted workflows
Excellent interpersonal and conversational skills, including ability to present thoughts clearly and listen attentively
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to protect confidential, proprietary, and highly sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience across the full business development cycle—proposals, market research, and client engagement
Direct exposure to senior investigators and leadership
Mentorship and room to grow into expanded strategic growth responsibilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

CRM managementpipeline trackingproposal developmentmarket researchdata analysisreport preparationboilerplate maintenanceproject timeline oversightclient engagementstrategic growth

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteamworkindependenceactive listeningpresentation skillstime managementconfidentiality