Director Business Development

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.
Join Our Team as a Director Business Development
- home based in Spain.
About This RoleAs part of our CDS Internal Medicine & Neuroscience team you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.
The Director Business Development is responsible for the business development strategy and client retention in an allocated sales territory or with specified accounts. Responsible for the coordination of all activities delegated to business development staff.
If you have a strong network within Internal Medicine & Neuroscience
- I want to hear from youKey ResponsibilitiesInitiates, coordinates and develops strategic plans and sales strategies within a specified territory or accountsMeet annual sales goals and objectivesIdentify new business sales opportunities for TFS and to work with the internal TFS team to respond appropriately to any enquiry, For example a Request for Information (RFI) or a Request for Proposal (RFP)Facilitate the preparedness of the TFS team in attending any client meetings. For example Capabilities meetings or Bid Defense Meetings (BDM)Coordinate and monitor any budget or contract negotiations, post award of any work to TFS within a specified territory or accountsEstablish and maintain regular contact and an excellent rapport with future and current clientsPrepare and organize sponsor presentationsCollect critical information for proposal preparationUnderstand the RFI/RFP process and to provide detailed input and leadership of the proposal process for each opportunity initiatedManage costs e.
G. expenses appropriately and to submit claims in a timely mannerPositively interact with TFS operations personnel, keeping track of study status for projects with sponsors and help coordinate change orders when notified of a change of scope by operationsMonitor and track competitor CRO activitiesPlan and attend major industrial events and tradeshows as budgeted and requiredDevelop account strategies & implementation plans and expand through accountsIdentify new markets and researches new business opportunities, identifies likely sales points within a specified territory or accountsCoordinate and supervise all activities aiming to develop and retain clientsCollects, compiles, analyzes and presents data related to business developmentRecord all activities and client contacts in the Customer Relationship Management system (Salesforce.
Com)QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or highly relevant industry experienceMinimum of five (5) years of clinical research and/or sales experienceConsiderable sales experience of more than 3 years with strong negotiation and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills and team leadership capabilities consistent with influencing and driving multiple stakeholders towards meeting the customer’s needsExcellent organisational, planning and multitasking skills, as well as a predisposition to entrepreneurship, results and customer focusExcellent knowledge of TFS / CRO businessComputer competency and familiarity with Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAwareness of trends and government policies and regulations in the clinical trials area of TFS Group countriesAbility to work independently and efficientlyGood planning, organization and problem solving abilitiesExcellent English and German written and verbal communication skillsStrong and effective presentation skills; ability to convincinglypresent features and benefits of service to clientsTravel according to the needs of the business development strategy and to travel extensively within the sales territory and to company meetings as requiredWhat

We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patientsFor candidates based in Spain
- TFS is committed to equal opportunities. All our vacancies are open to people with disabilities, in accordance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2013).
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About Us
Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.
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