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MERIT CRO · 6 hours ago

Business Development Associate

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MERIT CRO, Inc. is a global clinical research organization specializing in clinical trial endpoints across multiple therapeutic areas. The Business Development Associate role is designed for recent graduates or individuals interested in launching a career in sales, focusing on business development, customer engagement, and account management in the oncology sector.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Performs with thorough knowledge, understanding, and effective demonstration of all Company products and services. Establishes and maintains routine communication to the Oncology team. Assists in planning and coordinating customer sales activities with the team

Develops and maintains a positive Company image and positive relations with integrity between the Company and key customers

Generates customer leads, develops referrals, and makes contacts to potential clients via multiple sources including cold calling. Responds quickly to all leads identified as potential sales opportunities

Develop strong customer service by addressing customer inquiries and concerns promptly to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention

Utilize strong sales reporting skills by maintaining accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market feedback within the CRM. Prepare and submit regular sales reports to the Oncology management team

Assists in researching, analyzing, and communicating the technological, demographic, financial, regulatory, and competitive factors that affect the sales strategies to strategic accounts

Participates in promotional activities that meet the goals of the enterprise (e.g. may attend trade shows, seminars, and other promotional activities)

Assists in the preparation and development of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and grant opportunities issued by clients or the government for potential business opportunities

Practices and responds with commitment and sensitivity toward satisfying the needs of internal and external customers. Promotes quality and continuous improvement philosophy

Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates the ability to make timely decisions intended to have a positive effect on work performance

Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to complete assignments and tasks on time, with quality and can anticipate problem areas in advance. Applies creative approaches and ideas to solve problems maximizing effective use of appropriate resources

Demonstrates flexibility in approach and ideas, responds positively and supports changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments

Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships and communications with all employees, participating effectively as a team member. Encourages and assists others in self-improvement

Demonstrates a commitment to maintain safe, clean and orderly work area. Promotes and follows safety regulations and actively contributes to work safely

Provides professional presentations and contributions to any corporate contact during off-site interactions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Life Science DegreeBusiness DegreeClinical Trials ExperienceContract Research Organization ExperienceOncology KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Reporting SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration