Senior Business Development Director - Pharmacology(Emea)

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization. We provide comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions and other enabling services and partner with emerging and large biopharma and medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation throughout the world.
Fortrea’s unique perspectives are built from over 30 years of scientific expertise and precision delivery. Our innovative technology solutions help our clients identify new approaches and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges as they evolve. Together with our clients, Fortrea transforms today’s healthcare challenges into tomorrow’s solutions.
Our Opportunity
Come join Fortrea’s industry leading Clinical Pharmacology Services (CPS) commercial team! We are hiring a Senior Business Development Director to support our strategic / key pharma accounts in Europe. You will be an integral player on our team and will be responsible to continue our growth in this key customer segment.
As the successful candidate, you will be tasked with generating a broad opportunity pipeline by initiating conversations and nurturing relationships with clients. You will also work closely with our Global Clinical Development BDDs to drive strategic opportunities into further phases of research and in doing so grow our market share.
We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who is both competitive and collaborative. As well, the successful candidate will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
This position is home based in the Europe region. In addition, the ideal candidate should be able to offer:

• Proven sales experience selling services directly to the pharmaceutical and biotech section with direct interaction with mid-level and executive level decision makers.
• Able to work autonomously and effectively, managing your own priorities in conjunction with those of your colleagues and your clients.
• Experience developing accounts by effective networking and prospecting, building a sales pipeline, delivering creative proposals and delivering opportunities.
• Strong team player: ability to work very closely with colleagues, share leads and form highly effective collaborations.
• Good understanding of the drug development continuum.
• Ability to adapt your style and approach to different audiences internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel for client and company meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or business required.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career with highly competitive salaries and remuneration packages. Our ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.
So, if you’re passionate about drug development and the impact we can have on healthcare, have pride in your work, commercial acumen and are flexible in your way of working and thinking, then be a part of what success looks like. Join us at Fortrea Clinical Pharmacology Services. www.fortrea.com
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.
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