Associate Director, Sales

Science 37’s mission is to accelerate clinical research by enabling universal trial access for patients. Through our solutions; Direct-to- Patient Site and Patient Recruitment, we accelerate enrollment by expanding the reach of clinical trials to patients beyond the traditional site and rigorously qualifying patients prior to referring them to a traditional site. Our solutions are powered by a proprietary technology stack with in-house medical and operational experts that enhance quality through standardized workflows and best-in-class study orchestration. The Associate Director, Business Development is a key member of the Sales team and is responsible for identifying, targeting, and securing new business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities to drive business and build high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to: Identify, target, and secure new business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities to drive business    Drive results through strategic business plan activities and relationship management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty  Maintain pipeline of new business opportunities and accounts   Collaborate with senior management and functional managers as needed   Research and identify target markets, build relationships, perform in-depth presentations, strategic analysis, and execution of implemented plans   Assist marketing team in lead generation efforts, message positioning, and conference and prospect development efforts   Effectively leverage company resources/tools to maximize business results (marketing materials, speaker programs, regional trade shows)  Demonstrate a high level of accountability for all administrative tasks (CRM utilization, weekly reports, etc.)  Develop and manage key cross-functional relationships, including senior leadership   Work with management to drive the strategy, implementation, adoption and ensure efficiency in sales process  QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Qualifications  The following qualifications are preferred/or equivalent applicable experience: BS degree, advanced degree preferred  5+ years Business Development experience, preferably in B2B sales in with a leading eClinical technology provider or CRO  In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, clinical trials, and drug development and commercialization (strongly preferred)  Demonstrated high degree of leadership skills that allow the individual to build relationships, communicate, and influence all levels of the organization and make positive change  Proven track record of delivering results and meeting targets  Proven track record of achieving/surpassing sales goals  Expertise in creating, driving, and executing solutions by defining all elements from strategy to implementation   Knowledge of and experience with CRM tools/platforms and ability to utilize the CRM tool provided to manage contacts and opportunities/funnels  Excellent strategic business/industry awareness and a thorough understanding of trends and impact on the business; ability to translate emerging industry trends relevant to the organization  Proven successful track record at developing mid-level and high-level contacts  Demonstrated ability to evaluate and create opportunities, develop effective selling messages, presentations and proposals  Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel 13. Ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written)  Ability to travel 50% of time   Skills/Competencies Experience interacting and collaborating cross-functionally  Demonstrated ability to solve problems and provide practical solutions  Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and collaborate successfully across all levels of the organization  Commitment to results; is focused, detail oriented, and results driven  Action oriented and innovative; able to translate broad goals into achievable steps  Motivating; knows how to influence and enable others, both internally and externally Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses  High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency   Strong communication and negotiation skills  Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships   Exceptional organizational, project management and time management skills  Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities  Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment and maintain demanding timelines  Ability to work independently and as a team player  Science 37 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed. Submit your resume to apply!To learn about Science 37's privacy practices including compliance with applicable privacy laws, please click here