Business Development and Sales Manager - CRO

San Francisco, California Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting to the VP, this individual will lead Business Development & Account Management for preclinical services across the Northern California region. Expected to use strong technical/hands-on knowledge of the preclinical space to understand the client's challenges and provide solutions.
  • Global preclinical CRO founded in 2017 with consistent revenue growth YoY.
  • Seeking an experienced hire to lead BD/Sales efforts in Northern California

About Our Client

This client is an established CRO with locations across North America, Europe and Asia. The business offers preclinical discovery, testing, and development for biopharma and is looking to add multiple BD hires due to growth/customer demand.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute both short- and long-term business development and marketing strategies aimed at achieving the company's growth and profitability objectives.
  • Lead high-level business development initiatives, including prospecting, meeting with potential clients, delivering presentations on company capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new clients.
  • Formulate and implement sales strategies to target organizations for preclinical products & services.
  • Collaborate closely with the scientific research team to ensure that potential and existing clients receive a seamless and responsive experience throughout the sales cycle.
  • Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, networking, and outreach to prospective clients; maintain strong relationships with existing and past clients.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field.
  • 2-7 years of experience in business development, particularly within the contract research organization (CRO) industry.
  • Proven track record of generating new business and managing client relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Uncapped commission structure with upside.
  • Remote with a preference out of SF Bay Area. Expected travel on occasion to lab and meet with customers.
  • Growth opportunity with upside.
  • Strong benefits package.
  • Established business which has consistently grown in headcount and revenue over the last 3 years.
  • Strong financial backing and investment - launched a new lab/site in San Diego.
Contact
Daniel Ferzoco
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6735720

Job summary

Sector
Life Sciences
Sub Sector
Biotechnology
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
San Francisco
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Ferzoco
Job Reference
JN-052025-6735720