Senior Director, Business Development – French Speaking

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Senior Director driving business development for a global clinical research organization. Making impactful sales calls and implementing strategies for business growth with a focus on client relationships.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical sales within the CRO industry, with a strong focus on client relationship management, strategic account development, and effective communication in both English and French. Proven ability to achieve sales objectives and manage trade show activities to enhance business opportunities.

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Clinical Sales ExperienceCRO Industry KnowledgeSales Methods and PracticesFluency in English and FrenchMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementProposal CoordinationRevenue AchievementLead IdentificationTrade Show CoordinationTeleconference FacilitationBusiness Presentation SkillsDrug Development Process KnowledgeClinical Operations Background

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationClient EngagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Sales Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS in Business or Life SciencesMS or MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

CROClinical TrialsPhase II-IVTrade ShowsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Makes sales calls to prospective new clients to initiate new business relationships.
Utilizes strategies and implements tactics to secure prospective sponsors to contract with Worldwide Clinical Trials.
Coordinates the efforts for response to Requests for Proposals/Information.
Achieve individual revenue and sales objectives through proactive communication and sales for the Worldwide Clinical Trials late phase services to assigned clients.
Identify new contact leads for potential Phase II-IV Worldwide business.
Develop and implement individual, territory and key account strategies that are specifically geared to the growth and retention of the client base.
Coordinates and attends trade shows including making exhibition arrangements, organizing meetings, and hospitality suite arrangements.
Ensures that trade show activities run smoothly and are within budget.
Professionally conduct teleconferences, client meetings, general capabilities meetings, and bid defense meetings to all key accounts in pursuit of new business opportunities.
Actively engage senior management in all major business presentations, and discussions regarding a strategic account and/or top opportunity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in business or life sciences, MS or MBA preferred
Ten (10) years of clinical sales experience in CRO industries
Clinical Operations background preferred
Extensive knowledge in sales methods and practices
Knowledgeable in the drug development process preferably gained within a CRO
Fluent in English and French language – written and oral
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and sales management software
Able and willing to travel throughout assigned geographical territory as well as nationally and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options