Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Summarized Purpose: The role will support our Site Network Services, including late-stage sites, home trial services, and early-stage sites services.

Secures and retains business for PPD through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Positions PPD as a primary or preferred provider for all clinical development work to be outsourced. Qualifies deals and develops proposals including defining solutions and recommending pricing structures to meet strategic company goals. Serves as the primary contact until work is sold, then coordinates with relevant clinical development areas to ensure successful implementation. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and company on all business development activities and requirements. Gathers data on marketing trends, competitive products/services, and pricing.

Essential Functions

• Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goals.
• Makes cold calls and client visits; maintains sales database; maintains cold call and client visit activity reports.
• Ensures client satisfaction through periodic contact; reports and develops recommendations to address dissatisfaction; responds to all client requests.
• Mentors and trains junior staff.
• Site network experience preferred.

Business Relationships

Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Interacts with internal and external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between functional areas. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven track record of developing mid- and high-level business contacts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, and Marketing, and follow up to expand relationships and business opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing sales leads, making professional presentations, managing the sales process through close, and handling all aspects of contract negotiations.
• Understanding of sales automation systems and Microsoft Office programs.

Management Role

No current management responsibility but could extend in the future.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international, estimated at 25-50%.

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and work together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position based in North Carolina is $137,900.00–$229,000.00. This position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes:

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance, family support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, accident and life insurance, disability benefits
• Retirement and savings programs, including a 401(k) plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with stock discounts

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