Business Development Director

Advocate Health

Base: $68.20 - $102.30 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Clinical trial industry experience
Closing multi-site deals with pharma
Strategic partnership development
Advocate Health is seeking a Business Development Director for its National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT), responsible for identifying and securing clinical trial opportunities with industry sponsors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business development within the clinical trial industry, particularly in building strategic partnerships and leading sales teams

Job Summary

  • The Business Development Director serves as a player-coach responsible for key accounts while leading a growing team of sales professionals to advance the NCCT mission.
  • This role requires a proven track record of closing large, multi-site deals with pharmaceutical, biotechnology organizations, and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs).
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in career development.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a Business Development Director for its National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT), responsible for identifying and securing clinical trial opportunities with industry sponsors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business development within the clinical trial industry, particularly in building strategic partnerships and leading sales teams.

Salary

Base: $68.20 - $102.30 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical trial industry experience
  • Closing multi-site deals with pharma
  • Strategic partnership development
  • Sales team leadership and mentoring
  • CRM system proficiency (Salesforce)

Nice-to-have

  • MBA degree preferred
  • Proactive solutions-oriented mindset
  • Experience with academic medical centers
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
  • 10+ years experience in clinical research
  • 7+ years experience in business development or sales
  • 5+ years experience using CRM systems like Salesforce

Work Rights

Not specified

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