Sources new sales opportunities for Premier Research, converts outreach into qualified client meetings and proposal submissions, maintains prospect and pipeline records, manages unassigned accounts, tailors outreach strategies, and presents company service information. The role requires a bachelor's degree, strong communication and analytical skills, organization, self-motivation, and 0–2 years of lead generation, inside sales, or business development experience, preferably in life sciences.
Premier Research is looking for a Lead Generation Senior Associate / Manager to join our Business Development team.
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What you'll be doing:
- With direction from Business Development, source new sales opportunities and achieve assigned targets
- Convert outreach activities into qualified client meetings and RPF submissions for Premier’s Business Development and Proposals & Contracts teams
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospecting activity, lead status, and pipeline progression
- Account management for unassigned accounts
- Tailor outreach messaging and channel strategies to meet individual prospect needs
- Present accurate information and resources regarding Premier’s services
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in life sciences, business, or related field preferred
- Experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development preferably within the CRO, pharma, or life sciences industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling, targeted outreach messaging
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable prospecting strategies
- Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in a tech-forward, AI-enabled environment with a continuous improvement orientation
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