Pharmaron · 5 months ago
Business Development Manager / Director - Toxicology & Safety Assessment (Preclinical Studies)- West Coast
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. They are seeking a scientifically minded Business Development Manager to lead efforts across the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting clients with tailored scientific solutions and building long-term partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Lead business development efforts across the San Francisco Bay Area, identifying and securing new opportunities with biotech and pharma clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning Pharmaron as a trusted, long-term partner
Collaborate with internal scientific and operational teams to develop tailored proposals and ensure successful project delivery
Drive cross-functional initiatives to expand Pharmaron's market presence and service adoption
Represent Pharmaron at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings
Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and consistently meet or exceed revenue targets
Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, including hands-on lab experience in a scientific lab environment
Essential knowledge and experience in Drug Discovery/Development
Strong understanding of the CRO landscape and integrated R&D services
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and high level of self-motivation
Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory
Preferred
PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
Benefits
Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
401k plan with generous employer match
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Company
Pharmaron
Pharmaron is a contract research organization that offers research and development services for the life science industries.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$907.82MKey Investors
GL Capital
2019-11-22Post Ipo Equity· $587.82M
2019-01-28IPO
2015-12-14Series Unknown· $280M
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