Business Development Specialist

at MMS
  • Remote - United Kingdom

Remote

Business

Mid-level

Job description

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is a award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO). We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry best employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS not only maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research.

Discover more about our exciting opportunities and why MMS is a great place to advance your career. Visit www.mmsholdings.com or follow MMS on LinkedIn.

We are looking for full time employee, remotely based within Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities:

  • Gain understanding between current role and the organization’s business and commercial objectives. Gain basic proficiency of the competitor environment and can input to the commercial rationale for various product and service propositions.
  • Research potential leads and obtain additional information on clients or on the needs of customer organizations. Identify commercial opportunities via industry readings, internet searches, analysts’ reports, etc.
  • Represent MMS as a trusted partner to others. Understand the need to develop a network of contacts in targeted, potential customer organizations.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external customers
  • Gain understanding of:
    • Identifying contacts/ leads to match client profiles defined by Line Manager or Mentor.
    • How to effectively manage priorities, with guidance from a Line Manager.
    • organizing and maintaining records related to contacts, leads, meetings, follow-up tasks, and client/ campaign specific deliverables effectively and efficiently.
  • Focus on producing different types of leads and finding business in new markets, including substantial initial contact/cold-calling
  • Under guidance from a senior team member, develop, present, and implement new strategies for qualifying new business.
  • Represent self and company in a professional manner and in line with core company values.
  • Practice excellent internal and external customer service, communication, and teamwork.
  • Support objectives and improvement efforts within department and organizationally.
  • Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
  • Additional tasks as assigned by Line Manager.

Requirements:

  • College graduate in Business, Sales, or related degree program.
  • 0-2 years experience in direct sales, business development, or similar field.
  • Knowledge of scientific principles or concepts a plus.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred.
  • Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of CROs, and scientific and clinical data/ terminology, and the drug development process
  • Learn to be proficient with Sales Applications: Dynamics 365 CRM, Zymewire, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, as applicable, and other sales tools, as applicable
Share this job:
Please let MMS know you found this job on Remote First Jobs 🙏

Benefits of using Remote First Jobs

Discover Hidden Jobs

Unique jobs you won't find on other job boards.

Advanced Filters

Filter by category, benefits, seniority, and more.

Priority Job Alerts

Get timely alerts for new job openings every day.

Manage Your Job Hunt

Save jobs you like and keep a simple list of your applications.

Search remote, work from home, 100% online jobs

We help you connect with top remote-first companies.

Search jobs

Hiring remote talent? Post a job

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Remote First Jobs different from other job boards?

Unlike other job boards that only show jobs from companies that pay to post, we actively scan over 20,000 companies to find remote positions. This means you get access to thousands more jobs, including ones from companies that don't typically post on traditional job boards. Our platform is dedicated to fully remote positions, focusing on companies that have adopted remote work as their standard practice.

How often are new jobs added?

New jobs are constantly being added as our system checks company websites every day. We process thousands of jobs daily to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date remote job listings. Our algorithms scan over 20,000 different sources daily, adding jobs to the board the moment they appear.

Can I trust the job listings on Remote First Jobs?

Yes! We verify all job listings and companies to ensure they're legitimate. Our system automatically filters out spam, junk, and fake jobs to ensure you only see real remote opportunities.

Can I suggest companies to be added to your search?

Yes! We're always looking to expand our listings and appreciate suggestions from our community. If you know of companies offering remote positions that should be included in our search, please let us know. We actively work to increase our coverage of remote job opportunities.

How do I apply for jobs?

When you find a job you're interested in, simply click the 'Apply Now' button on the job listing. This will take you directly to the company's application page. We kindly ask you to mention that you found the position through Remote First Jobs when applying, as it helps us grow and improve our service 🙏

Apply