Executive Director – Strategic Business Development
Syneos Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the client engagement strategy
- Identify and engage key stakeholders
- Develop bespoke integrated product offerings
- Use Business Insights to understand market landscape
- Analyze industry activity and develop an annual business plan
- Participate in the development and implementation of the sales plan
- Proactively focused on developing a strong pipeline of work
- Develop account strategies for all appropriate clients
- Accountable for providing strategic direction and customer insights
- Expand customer accounts by leveraging strong relationships
- Ensure high visibility within the customer organization
- Maintain accurate records within salesforce.com
- Maintain professional level of knowledge in industry trends
- Participate in updates to provide management insight
- Actively participate at professional meetings and conventions
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a science related field, or equivalent related education and experience
- 10-12 years of related experience including five (5)+ years of business development experience within the industry
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Clinical Trials industry with in-depth experience and knowledge of Pharma Industry is a MUST
- Possesses a robust scientific foundation and extensive clinical development experience
- Expert knowledge in sponsor-CRO partnerships, governance, and the establishment of key milestones and performance indicators
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to drive significant growth
- Proven track record of successfully expanding customer accounts by leveraging strong relationships
- Skilled in cultivating and maintaining long-lasting business relationships
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges and create innovative solutions
- Skilled in all aspects of Business Operations including but not limited to Proposals, Contracts, Finance, Governance and Budgets
- Excellent communication, effective presentation, and organizational skills
- Collaborative with a commitment to collaboration within and across departments
- Strong motivational and influence skills
- Excellent skills using MS Office Suite and Google Applications
- Up to 30% travel for company meetings, client meetings and industry conferences, as needed
- Experience working in CRM (i.e., salesforce)
- Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written)
Benefits
- career development and progression
- supportive and engaged line management
- technical and therapeutic area training
- peer recognition and total rewards program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentclinical developmentstrategic thinkingaccount strategiesbusiness operationsproposalscontractsfinancegovernancebudgets
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationorganizational skillscollaborationmotivational skillsinfluence skillsrelationship buildingproblem solvinginnovative solutionsstrategic direction