Director, Business Development: Mid-Atlantic

ALIRI • Colorado Springs, CO

10d • $125,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Business Development leads the overall business development strategy and operations, aligning them with business objectives and driving growth for the Contract Research Organization. The role develops and executes business development strategies, advises the executive team, collaborates across departments, assesses market dynamics and customer feedback, develops the business development team, and manages its budget. The position is remote, with Philadelphia preferred and flexibility across the NYC–DC corridor. It requires 60–75% travel.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field and 15 or more years of experience; or a master's degree or equivalent in one of these fields and 13 or more years of experience; or a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of these fields and 11 or more years of experience. Significant work experience may substitute for education.
• Extensive leadership experience in business development, with a focus on the CRO industry.
• Willingness and ability to influence external customers and prospective customers to purchase the company's services.
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and human interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to influence and lead outside of hierarchical designations.
• Strong orientation toward integrating the commercial and technical aspects of company operations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and develop long-term client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Effective prioritization and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a CRO, Life Science, Med Device, Pharma, or Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to the executive team.
• Collaborate with other departments to align business development efforts with overall business objectives.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the business development team.
• Oversee the business development budget and allocate resources effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director