Director of Business Development - Veridix AI

Overview

Director of Business Development - Veridix AI

Synopsis : This is a remote role. We are only considering those applicants who are presently residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina and the Washington DC Metro Area. Ideally close to a (major) airport given that this role requires travel to customer sites.

We're seeking a seasoned sales professional who has sold to the Bio-Pharma space SaaS (Software as a Service) and / or AIaaS (AI as a Service) based products and / or solutions supporting Clinical Trials.

Veridix AI is the technology, data, and AI arm of the Emmes Group, a leading full-service contract research organization (CRO) with over 47 years of experience in supporting clinical research across more than 70 countries. With industry-leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, Emmes is one of the top clinical service providers to the U.S. government and is rapidly expanding its presence in biopharma.

Veridix AI develops advanced eClinical solutions, powering clinical trials through patient data collection, randomization, biospecimen tracking, and data quality monitoring. Our cutting-edge AI innovations, including Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, are transforming clinical trial timelines by streamlining processes from document authoring to automating study builds.

Our “Character Achieves Results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization : Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.

Primary Purpose

The Director of Business Development is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, expanding relationships with existing clients, and driving revenue growth. This role requires strategic oversight of the business development function, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive Business Growth : Sells the company\'s capabilities, differentiating Emmes from competitors, and follows up on leads to secure new opportunities.
• Achieve Sales Targets : Meets or exceeds annual sales goals for assigned territories and accounts.
• Strategic Client Engagement : Develops and executes a client call cycle and strategic account plans to build long-term partnerships. Leverages a strong network of biotech, pharmaceutical, and government contacts.
• Client Relationship Management : Cultivates relationships with senior-level stakeholders to expand business opportunities.
• Sales Reporting and Analysis : Provides regular updates on sales activities, market trends, and competitive intelligence to senior management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Works closely with operations to ensure a deep understanding of capabilities, capacity, and timelines, ensuring alignment across departments for optimal client delivery.
• Win Strategy Development : Identifies and develops tailored strategies to secure individual opportunities and enhance client partnerships.
• Customer Expectation Management : Sets and manages customer expectations, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through a consultative approach.
• Bid and Client Meetings : Organizes and leads client visits, presentations, and bid defenses to secure business.
• CRM and Pipeline Management : Uses CRM tools to document client interactions and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Additional Responsibilities : Performs other duties as needed to support the broader business development goals.

Required Attributes

Qualifications

More about The Emmes Group

Emmes Group : Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including :

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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