Catalyst Clinical Research · 4 months ago
Director, Business Development- West Coast
Catalyst Clinical Research provides customizable solutions to the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The Director, Business Development for Catalyst Flex will drive growth by expanding the pipeline through aggressive prospecting, relationship-building, and managing client relationships.
Pharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Relentless prospecting and business development skills to independently generate and pursue leads
Quickly build and nurture strong partner relationships that drive long-term business growth
Lead high-value business conversations with a range of contact types — from operational leaders to senior executives and board-level decision-makers — and securing clear, actionable next steps
Strong consultative selling skills, to deeply understand client challenges, objectives, and industry context to craft compelling solutions
Increase market awareness and create cross-sell and upsell opportunities, successfully positioning the company’s strategy, vision, and market leadership with key business executives and functional decision-makers
Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas in competitive, high-growth environments
Comfort and credibility when discussing targeted areas of business growth, including Data Science/Biometrics (Programming, Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, etc.), Safety/PVG, Clinical Operations, and Medical Writing
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, moving opportunities efficiently through the funnel to close
Operate in both enterprise-level strategic sales and high-volume transactional sales environments
Excellent qualification skills to identify key decision makers, budget availability, decision criteria, and timelines
Strong closing skills, including identifying buying signals, asking for the business, and following up decisively to secure wins
Partner with Proposals & Contracts teams to respond to RFIs/RFPs, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to successful execution
High creativity, adaptability, and the capacity to multitask while maintaining focus on driving measurable impact
Commitment to accurate, real-time CRM management for pipeline visibility, forecasting, and corporate reporting
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of leveraging any and all personal and professional networks to uncover opportunities
Tenacity and urgency in pursuing business, with a hunter mentality that refuses to wait for leads to appear
Embody and model our company values and culture operating principles
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree
Clear understanding of the clinical development process and related services
3+ years' experience in biopharmaceutical drug development and/or medical device business development required
Proven history of developing qualified leads and fostering account relationships
Comfortable conversing with all levels of an organization, including executive business decision makers
Successful at distilling technical features into compelling business benefits
Ability to work collaboratively with operations in creating a team selling approach
Independent, self-motivated and success driven, yet able and willing to take direction and work in a team environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S
Preferred
Advance and/or health care related degree preferred; M.S., B.S.N, R.Ph, Pharm D., preferred
Company
Catalyst Clinical Research
Catalyst Clinical Research is a provider of clinical operation solutions to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-31Acquired
Recent News
2025-10-31
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