Business Development Associate (Clinical Research)

pment Associate provides support to the Business Development (BD) team. Responsible for developing and fostering business in conjunction with a focus on lead generation for the Business Development Team by supporting and growing the company pipeline.

Key ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:
• Follow up on outstanding pipeline leads
• Communicate daily with Sponsors and CRO’s for trial pipeline progression
• Aid in scheduling pre-site qualification visits, facilitating communication between Sponsors/CRO and site’s
• Disseminate protocol information and feasibility questionnaire, if available, to site and PI in preparation for all pre-site qualification visits
• Update all site activity and enrollment pages post PSV, focusing on any recruitment and financial projection changes
• Follow up on awarded trials to leverage network multi – site awards
• Notify the network of all awarded trials
• Identify potential investigators at sites who will be submitted for the clinical research trial in conjunction with the Business Development Team.
• Review the available study details such as protocol or protocol synopsis for study submissions.
• Contact potential investigators/clinical site leaders to discuss study details and protocol to assess the onboarding of the proposed study.
• File emails and relevant documents into CRM.
• Enter required data points into CRM for trials/site activity and enrollment.
• Assist in management of strategizing placement of clinical trials at the sites for prioritization.
• Assist in study selection activities at current sites as needed with the assistance of the CROs and sponsors engagement.
• Keep Sponsor/CRO notes and updated account information in company databases.
• Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars as needed.
• Participate in team, department, client, & other meetings as needed.
• Communicate and work with clients and all stakeholders (internal & external) in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, customers, and company information.
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMinimum Qualifications: An associate’s degree AND 1+ years of clinical research or sales experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills:
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must possess exceptional attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.