CRO Business Development Specialist
Adams Clinical Open At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Adams Clinical. United States · full-time · $100,000–$150,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Research and screen possible clinical studies, then contact stakeholders and arrange introductory client conversations
- Keep Salesforce records current with outreach, notes and follow-up steps so the BD team can pick up each opportunity
- Find B2B marketing openings, create web, conference and press materials, and build focused contact lists
- Prepare conference outreach and logistics, coordinate sponsorships and exhibits, and help the team get ready
- Assist with CDAs, feasibility forms, budgets, contracts and study startup, while maintaining CRO partner relationships
What you bring
- You have two to five or more years in clinical research, preferably in sales or marketing
- You understand the clinical trial landscape and how sponsor and CRO stakeholders work
- You can organize projects, communicate clearly and manage competing priorities independently
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office; CTMS or similar tracking tools are a plus
Who this fits
This role suits someone moving from clinical operations into sales or marketing, as well as someone with relevant clinical research experience. You’ll support business development and marketing while helping with study startup and administrative work. Hired candidates must verify identity and U.S. work authorization and complete Form I-9.
From the employer
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research
Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.
At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:
- A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning
- A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity
If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.
Job Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven CRO Business Development Specialist to join our growing clinical trial site network within the Business Development team. This critical role supports identification of new potential study opportunities within our core focus areas in Psychiatry and Alzheimer’s Disease and drives execution of marketing strategy to raise awareness of Adams Clinical’s capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new clinical trial opportunities through pipeline research, stakeholder outreach, and scheduling initial client meetings, while aligning targeting strategies with Business Development.
- Maintain an accurate early‑stage opportunity pipeline in Salesforce, including contact attempts, notes, and next steps to ensure seamless continuity across the BD team.
- Support B2B marketing initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing materials (web, conference, press, etc.), and building targeted contact databases.
- Contribute to conference strategy and execution, including pre‑event outreach, sponsorship/exhibit coordination, team preparation, and administrative logistics as needed.
- Provide cross‑functional support by assisting with CDAs, feasibility questionnaires, budget/contract tasks, study startup activities, and other departmental needs, including occasional administrative support.
- Establish and maintain CRO partner relationships.
Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of experience in clinical research, ideally within a Sales or Marketing environment.
- Candidates with strong clinical operations experience who are interested in transitioning into a Sales/Marketing role are also encouraged to apply.
- Solid understanding of the clinical trial ecosystem and the roles of sponsor and CRO stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CTMS or other project‑tracking tools is preferred.
- Strong ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple studies in a fast‑paced setting.
Salary: $100,000- $150,000
Benefits:- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.
In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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