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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026 · Still live on 6 Nov 2026

Manager Business Development

Salary

$79,800 - $139,600 per year

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Description

Syneos Health is seeking a Manager of Business Development to manage a diverse portfolio of early-stage, later-phase, and mid-market companies within the assigned regional customer segment.

The successful candidate will leverage AI-driven platforms, digital tools, and automation to scale outreach, optimize targeting, and streamline lead qualification processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and qualifying prospective clients and partners for clinical research services
  • Generating, assessing, and prioritizing sales leads in alignment with business development objectives and clinical research capabilities
  • Conducting account research to inform engagement strategies and drive customer-centric outreach
  • Preparing and implementing the sales process and proposal development process
  • Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with both prospective and existing clients
  • Collaborating closely with Account Development Managers (ADMs) and the regional Business Development directors to support strategic pursuits
  • Maintaining accurate records of all sales activities, leads, and client interactions within Salesforce CRM
  • Supporting the development of internal sales reporting, metrics tracking, and forecasting processes
  • Staying current with industry trends, competitor offerings, and client developments to refine sales strategies

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a sales, marketing, or business development role, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
  • Strong data orientation with the ability to analyze information and adapt strategies accordingly
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile, and team-oriented environment
  • Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline and activity management
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

In return for your hard work, Syneos Health offers a competitive salary range of $79,800 - $139,600 per year, plus benefits including a company car or car allowance, health benefits, company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.

Skills

Required

  • Sales Strategy & Prospecting
  • Closing Deals & Negotiation
  • Pipeline Development & Forecasting
  • Client Discovery & Qualification
  • Industry & Product Expertise
  • Communication & Presentations
  • Relationship Management
  • Operational Efficiency & Strategic Thinking
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