Pharmaron
Business Development Operations Specialist
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Business Development Operations Specialist
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Pharmaron .
Job Title:
Business Operation Specialist
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Hybrid-West Coast
Salary:
$120,000 - $170,000
Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services. We supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases last year. Our teams work with small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies for more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and scientifically minded professional to join our Business Development team as a Business Operation Specialist. This role supports BD on business development activities including prospecting and qualifying leads, arranging client meetings, and supporting other client transactions. It also involves manipulating large datasets, producing insightful analysis, identifying commercial trends, and spotting actionable patterns to drive data-informed decisions within Pharmaron, a fast-paced global CRO.
Responsibilities
Support the Regional Business Development team with preparing contracts, SOWs, proposals, and other clerical processes.
Record BD activities and client transactions in Salesforce.
Assist with new client prospecting, qualifying leads, and arranging client meetings.
Extract, clean, transform, and manipulate large datasets from multiple internal and external sources.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support business development strategies and senior leadership decision-making.
Conduct trend analysis on client activity, study awards, therapeutic area performance, and global market behavior.
Identify patterns and correlations within scientific and commercial data to uncover opportunities for growth and process improvement.
Collaborate with Regional Business Development, Scientific, and Finance teams to answer key business questions with data-driven insights.
Support pipeline and forecasting analysis to enable strategic planning.
Develop and maintain models for performance tracking and client segmentation.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across platforms and reporting tools.
Communicate insights clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Solid understanding of scientific concepts and terminology, especially in clinical research or drug development.
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and commercial data platforms.
Ability to interpret complex datasets and present actionable insights.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.
BD or marketing experience in life sciences/biotech/CRO/CDMO/CMO is preferred.
Experience in business development/data analytics within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory environments and CRO operational structures.
Why Pharmaron?
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and offers a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing capabilities across small molecules, biologics, and CGT products, with operations in the U.S., the U.K., and China.
Benefits:
Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
401k plan with generous employer match
Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply
Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply online today and join Pharmaron to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in biopharmaceutical R&D.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional information
Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
Location notice
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Business Development Operations Specialist
role at
Pharmaron .
Job Title:
Business Operation Specialist
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Hybrid-West Coast
Salary:
$120,000 - $170,000
Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services. We supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases last year. Our teams work with small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies for more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and scientifically minded professional to join our Business Development team as a Business Operation Specialist. This role supports BD on business development activities including prospecting and qualifying leads, arranging client meetings, and supporting other client transactions. It also involves manipulating large datasets, producing insightful analysis, identifying commercial trends, and spotting actionable patterns to drive data-informed decisions within Pharmaron, a fast-paced global CRO.
Responsibilities
Support the Regional Business Development team with preparing contracts, SOWs, proposals, and other clerical processes.
Record BD activities and client transactions in Salesforce.
Assist with new client prospecting, qualifying leads, and arranging client meetings.
Extract, clean, transform, and manipulate large datasets from multiple internal and external sources.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support business development strategies and senior leadership decision-making.
Conduct trend analysis on client activity, study awards, therapeutic area performance, and global market behavior.
Identify patterns and correlations within scientific and commercial data to uncover opportunities for growth and process improvement.
Collaborate with Regional Business Development, Scientific, and Finance teams to answer key business questions with data-driven insights.
Support pipeline and forecasting analysis to enable strategic planning.
Develop and maintain models for performance tracking and client segmentation.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across platforms and reporting tools.
Communicate insights clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Solid understanding of scientific concepts and terminology, especially in clinical research or drug development.
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and commercial data platforms.
Ability to interpret complex datasets and present actionable insights.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.
BD or marketing experience in life sciences/biotech/CRO/CDMO/CMO is preferred.
Experience in business development/data analytics within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory environments and CRO operational structures.
Why Pharmaron?
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and offers a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing capabilities across small molecules, biologics, and CGT products, with operations in the U.S., the U.K., and China.
Benefits:
Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
401k plan with generous employer match
Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply
Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply online today and join Pharmaron to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in biopharmaceutical R&D.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional information
Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
Location notice
Get notified about new Business Development Operations Specialist jobs in Piscataway, NJ. Morristown, NJ listings may appear as well.
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