Business Development Manager (Asia-Pacific)

We are hiring a Business Development Manager (Asia-Pacific) for one of our clients. Details mentioned below :

About our client

Our client is a fast-growing clinical research organisation (CRO)

headquartered in Singapore with expanding operations across Asia-Pacific. The company

partners with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sponsors to deliver

clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, and technology-enabled research

solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Business Development Manager to drive

sales execution and client acquisition activities across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

The role will focus on generating new business opportunities, managing sponsor

relationships, supporting proposal development, and contributing to regional revenue

growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business acquisition from pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device

sponsors

Develop and execute territory sales plans for Singapore and Asia-Pacific markets

Identify and pursue new opportunities through networking, conferences, and targeted

outreach

Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsor decision makers

Manage sales pipeline, lead qualification, and opportunity tracking

Support preparation of proposals, budgets, and bid defence presentations

Contribute to achievement of annual revenue and booking targets

Maintain accurate CRM updates and forecasting

Act as primary commercial contact for assigned clients

Support account growth strategies and cross-selling of services

Monitor regional market trends and competitor activity

Collaborate closely with clinical operations, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and finance

teams

Represent us at industry conferences and client meetings

Qualifications & Experience

48 years of business development experience within CRO / clinical research industry

(mandatory)

Proven track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets

Strong understanding of clinical trial services across phases IIV

Experience working with Asia-Pacific sponsors and regional markets preferred

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field (MBA preferred)

Key Competencies

Strong commercial mindset and target-driven approach

Networking and relationship-building ability

Self-motivated and entrepreneurial attitude

Ability to work in a fast-growing organisation

Willingness to travel within Asia-Pacific

Why Join us

Opportunity to be part of a high-growth regional CRO

Exposure to global sponsors and strategic partnerships

Attractive incentive structure linked to revenue performance

Strong leadership visibility and career progression opportunities