Business Development Manager

Southern Star Research is a leading Australian, privately owned CRO based in Sydney. We specialise in providing clinical research services to a range of clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology markets in Australia and New Zealand.

We recognise that attracting and retaining excellent staff is the key to developing a high quality CRO and providing our Customers with the best service possible. We greatly value the contributions our staff make to our clients’ projects and to the Company. Southern Star Research’s culture is focused on fostering and maintaining a positive, professional and productive work environment.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we’re looking for a talented Business Development Manager to join our team remotely located in South Korea.

If you’re interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we’d love to talk to you.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Development you’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and referring new project opportunities in a lead generation capacity to the Australian team, predominantly from new clients;
• Working closely with the Corporate Development team to meet and exceed sales targets and acquire new business;
• Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of the clinical research ecosystem in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Attend client meetings and participate on client calls as needed;
• Support the Corporate Development team in business development activities and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Does this sound like you?

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as medical/science/nursing is preferred. Qualification in business management is desirable;
• Minimum 1-2 years experience working within a sales role within a CRO;
• Proven inside sales experience;
• Working knowledge of the clinical research industry in Australia and/or South Korea;
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a diverse audience.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills;
• Experience working with Sales Force is desirable or a similar CRM.

Why Southern Star Research?

Southern Star Research is a growing business and this is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills within the clinical research industry within Australia and South Korea, while working for an organisation that truly values work life balance.

We offer:

• An attractive remuneration and benefits package;
• Competitive commission structure;
• Great Team and Stability;
• Diversified Portfolio/Projects;
• Fun Culture that Values Trust, Honesty and Respect;
• Genuine work-life balance (we appreciate you have hobbies, family and a personal life outside work);
• Flexible Work Options/WLB. We value flexibility, and we welcome a discussion on what might work for you to meet your work/life commitments and support your wellbeing;
• Career stability and security;
• STAR day – one extra day off per year for you to recharge.

We’d love to connect with you!

Don’t have the all the requirements of this role, but still interested? Please still apply!

Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality

Our commitment is to create a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our employees with their diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.