Senior Director, Business Development

TL;DR

Senior Director, Business Development (CRO): Maintain account management for key biotech, medtech, and pharma accounts in Italy and Switzerland with an accent on strategic client solutions, RFP generation, and client presentations. Focus on formulating account strategies, ensuring proposal quality, and supporting international client activities through collaboration with operations teams.

Location: Oversees Italy and Switzerland markets; experience working these markets required

Company

Global CRO helping biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies develop medicines, devices, and diagnostics.

What you will do

• Maintain account management for key accounts with direct client interactions to sell company services
• Develop strategic client solutions supporting Account Managers and Operations
• Formulate account strategies and tactics, generate RFPs, and prepare client presentations
• Review and ensure quality of proposals for assigned accounts
• Support international client activities via collaboration with operations and European partners
• Oversee complete Business Development ownership for Italy and Switzerland territory

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years Business Development sales/account management in CRO industry
• Demonstrated understanding of Phase I–IV drug development
• Experience working Italian/Swiss markets
• Fluency in Italian and English

Culture & Benefits

• Growth opportunities with skills development and career advancement
• Flexible work-life balance
• Influence on company processes; your voice and ideas matter
• Team-focused environment delivering medical innovation for patients