Senior Director, Business Development

Premier Research is looking for a Senior Director, Business Development to join our Business Development team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for. Join us and build your future here. What you will be doing: Maintains account management responsibility for several key accounts, including direct account management and targeted client interactions to sell the services of the company Supports Account Managers and Operations through development of strategic client solutions Formulates account strategies and tactics with other Account Managers and therapeutic leaders, including generation of RFPs and client presentations Ensures the quality of proposals through review on a selected basis for assigned accounts and others, as appropriate Supports international client activities through collaboration with Premier Research operation teams and collaborative European partners This position oversees Business Development for the Italy and Switzerland markets where you would have complete ownership of the territory. What we are searching for: Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline (MBA preferred) Minimum of seven years Business Development sales/account management experience in the CRO industry Demonstrated understanding of Phase I through Phase IV drug development Experience working the Italian/Swiss markets Fluency in Italian and English