Business Development Director

Business Development - Senior Director, Late-phase Clinical Trials
Eastern US Region (home-based role)

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare? Join QPS and become part of a team that helps advance therapies that improve the lives of millions of people around the world.

As a member of our Clinical Business Development team, you will play a key role in driving growth by developing and strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and securing clinical research projects. Through a consultative and strategic sales approach, you will engage decision-makers and key stakeholders at both existing and prospective clients to position QPS as a trusted partner for late-phase clinical trials and related ancillary services.

This home-based position is located in the United States and will focus primarily on the East Coast region, including the Northeast, supporting business development efforts across late-phase clinical research programs.

QPS’ Story:
Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of Neuropharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work and are encouraged achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, teamwork and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.

If this sounds like your ideal work environment, then we would love to speak with you, so apply today! Please visit our website (www.qps.com) for more information and to see all current openings.

The Job:

• Prospect, generate and develop new leads/business opportunities for Clinical Conduct (clinical trials), Data Management, Medical Writing, Biostats, Pharmacovigilance and other related late-phase services, focusing on our Western US region
• Network and relationship-build at key decision-maker level across key accounts
• Drive sales to closure working in conjunction with Operations
• Meet or exceed annual proposal and sales targets as determined by Management
• Frequent travel required of up to 50% (conferences, client sites, QPS facilities, etc.)
• Ensure continuing commercial momentum by maintaining clear, complete records across CRM, proposals, and contract workflow
  

Work Location:

This role will be home-based (with business travel throughout the assigned region as needed)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
• Deep CRO business development experience is required, including a proven track record of prospecting for and closing full-service late-phase clinical trial business across clinical conduct, data management, medical writing, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and related services. An established East Coast book of business for late-phase clinical research services is strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the drug development/clinical trial industry with key contacts and relationships

Why You Should Apply

At QPS, you'll enjoy the resources, expertise, and global reach of an established CRO while benefiting from the responsiveness and close collaboration of a client-focused organization. This position offers the opportunity to develop strategic partnerships, expand our presence within the late-phase clinical research market, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of our Clinical Development business.

QPS offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, auto allowance, and performance-based incentive compensation.

QPS, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

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