Director, Business Development

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO.  At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients.  What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences. We have a strong focus on Oncology and Rare Disease.

As our company continues to grow we are seeking a Director, Business Development to be based in Australia.

The Director of Business Development is responsible for sales activities within the company and assisting in program development for strategic alliances. This position functions as the main point of contact for external clients and potential partners in the advancement of Precision for Medicine goals and business endeavours.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement relationship development and future sales planning within strategic accounts with focus on supporting current program development and repeat business from current biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Identify leads, qualify targeted oncology and rare disease Sponsors, conduct introductory and follow up meetings with prospective clients and Regional Vice Presidents of Business Development, secure RFPs and work with the Business Operations/Proposal Team and other staff as applicable to create proposals for new business.
• Strategically coordinate members of the Executive Team across PMG to leverage their respective areas of expertise to successfully bring in new business for the company and finding innovative ways to work across business units to effectively sell PMG services.
• Represent the company at trade shows and at client-sponsored events.
• Work closely with Corporate Marketing and with other members of the Executive Team to design and implement a Marketing program to support the sales efforts of the company.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations, including data management companies, other CROs and related organizations.
• Update Salesforce or other metrics tracking software as directed to provide metric driven reporting for company leadership.
• Provide regular feedback to the Executive Team on the positioning of the company regarding pricing, competitiveness, and market conditions. He or she will be expected to maintain close contact with key Sponsor personnel to ensure that client expectations are met or exceeded

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• 4-year college degree, or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline

Other Required:

• 12 years or more in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to drive and availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays

Preferred:

• Experience with corporate management and sales in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry
• Postgraduate, graduate

Competencies:

• Possesses a keen understanding of the Oncology and Rare Disease Development market and the role that Precision for Medicine plays in that environment
• Resolves company and client related problems and prioritize workload to meet deadlines with little support from management
• Exhibits high self-motivation, and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment
• Motivates other members of the company to meet timelines and company goals
• Focuses on continuous improvement, including the ability to make proactive assessments on how to make processes more efficient and people more effective
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills in the areas of diplomacy and negotiation
• Identifies training needs for direct reports and develop training plans to address those needs
• Communicates both verbally and in written form in an exemplary manner
• Conducts formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences including colleagues, investigative staff, and clients with a high level of proficiency
• Ability to assess and quantify risks to the company, both internal and external
• Possesses practical knowledge of IT tools and systems in use in the company and on the project teams

We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company.