Senior Account Director, Business Development - Medical Communications

Job Description: Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Secures and retains business for PPD through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities Positions PPD as a primary or preferred provider for Medical Communications work Qualifies deals and develops proposals including defining the solutions and recommending pricing Serves as the primary contact until work is sold, then coordinates with relevant areas for successful implementation Acts as a liaison between sponsor and company on all business development activities Gathers data on marketing trends and competitive products/services Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification Previous experience comparable to 5+ years or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience Scientific, sales and/or marketing background concentrated in pharmaceutical/biotech area Direct sales experience in the CR