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Business Development Director - Boston, United States - Ergomed
Ergomed
Boston, United States
1 month ago
Description
Company DescriptionWe are PrimeVigilance (part of Ergomed Group), a specialised mid-size pharmacovigilance service provider initially established in 2008. We are proud to have achieved global organic growth year after year, with staff based across Europe, North America and Asia all covering services within: Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.
PrimeVigilance provides first class support to our small to large pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners maintaining long lasting relationships and becoming one of the global leaders in its fields. We cover all therapy areas including medical devices.
We love investing in our staff by providing an excellent training and development platform. We value employee experience, well-being and mental health and we acknowledge that a healthy work life balance is a critical factor for employee satisfaction and in turn nurtures an environment from which a high-quality client service can be achieved.
Come and join us in this exciting journey to make a positive impact in patient's lives.
Job Description
The role of business development within the organization is to win new Pharmacovigilance business, guide the overall business strategy and input to the board discussions to shape the business as it prepares for sustained growth and expansion. In order to maximize the potential in the business the Director, Business Development will take responsibility for the business development strategy and client retention in an allocated sales territory or with specified accounts.
The Director, Business Development will work closely with the Business Development team and Functional Managers, to cultivate strong, long term relationships with the key decision-makers in life sciences organizations. Therefore, the ability to use scientific rigor and intellect to discuss service solutions with clients and to target new clients is crucial.
This role will focus on developing business in the EAST COAST USA within the pharmacovigilance space.
Role and Responsibilities
Initiates, coordinates and develops strategic plans and sales strategies within a specified region.
Meets annual sales goals and objectives of a key strategic region.
To manage the team to identify new business sales opportunities, and to work with the internal PrimeVigilance Team to respond appropriately to any enquiry, For example a Request for Information (RFI) or a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Establish and maintain regular contact and an excellent rapport with future and current clients.
Prepare and organize sponsor presentations such as bid defence meetings
Manage the collection of critical information for proposal preparation
To support the team to understand the RFI/RFP process and to provide detailed input
Monitor and track competitor PV activities
Plan and attend major industrial events and tradeshows as budgeted and required
Identify new markets and research new business opportunities, identifies likely sales points within a specified territory or accounts
Coordinate and manage all activities aiming to develop and retain clients
Collects, compiles, analyses, and presents data related to business development in the region and reports to the VP as required
Provide input and to actively support the VP
Encourage open and transparent communication throughout the business development department and the wider organization.
Provide reports as required for senior management and demonstrate leadership in best reporting practices
Qualifications
EDUCATION
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a higher level degree (Master or PhD, MBA) desirable/MBA preferred
EXPERIENCE
•PV Sales experience consistent with influencing and driving multiple stakeholders towards meeting the customer's needs.
•Knowledge of the PV business
•Computer competency and familiarity with Microsoft Office & CRM systems
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Strong negotiation and analytical skills
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•Good planning, organization and problem-solving abilities.
•Strong and effective presentation skills; ability to convincingly present features and benefits of service to clients
•Travel according to the needs of the business development strategy and to company meetings as required
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Additional Information
We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an equal opportunities workplace and a human-centric environment where people of all cultural backgrounds, genders and ages can contribute and grow.
To succeed we must work together with a human first approach. Why? because our people are our greatest strength leading to our continued success on improving the lives of those around us.
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