Business Development Executive / Business Development Manager

Melbourne | Hybrid | Clinical Research Industry

We're partnered with a growing clinical research organisation that has nearly doubled in size over the past year as demand for our services continues to increase. Their operational and project teams are expanding, new studies are being awarded, and we're now looking for a commercially-minded individual to help strengthen client relationships and support the next stage of growth.

Whether you're already working in business development or you're coming from a clinical research background and want to move into a commercial pathway, this role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced leaders while playing a visible role in a business that's genuinely scaling.

Why This Role Is Different

We're looking for someone who understands people, communicates well, enjoys building relationships, and can confidently represent a specialist research business in front of clients.

You might already be in a BD role within life sciences.

Or perhaps you're working in feasibility, study start-up, project delivery, site operations, clinical trial coordination or another customer-facing research function and are looking for a pathway into the commercial side of the industry.

If you understand clinical research and enjoy engaging with stakeholders, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you'll help support both existing and prospective client relationships.

- Developing relationships with sponsors, CROs and industry partners

- Supporting new business opportunities from initial discussions through to award

- Preparing proposals and budgets

- Contributing to bid defence preparation and presentations

- Attending industry conferences and networking events

- Working with internal teams to understand client requirements and develop tailored solutions

- Representing the organisation professionally across meetings and industry engagements





This is a relationship-led position where credibility, communication and customer understanding are valued just as highly as commercial results.

About You

We're deliberately keeping an open mind regarding background and level.

You could be

- A Business Development Executive ready for your next step
- A junior Business Development Manager looking for greater ownership

- Working within a CRO, site network, vendor, sponsor organisation or broader life sciences environment

- Coming from feasibility, study start-up, project management, operations or clinical trial delivery and interested in a commercial career path

You'll likely bring:

- Solid communication and presentation skills

- Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders
- A genuine interest in clinical research and healthcare innovation

- Commercial awareness and curiosity

- High levels of professionalism and accountability
- The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, growing environment

The Opportunity

This role offers something that can be difficult to find in larger organisations.

Visibility.

You'll work closely with senior decision-makers, have exposure to strategic discussions, and be part of building the next phase of the business rather than simply maintaining an existing territory.

As the commercial function continues to evolve, there will be opportunities for career progression into senior business development and future leadership positions.

What You'll Get

- $110,000 - $125,000 Super

- Performance-based bonus structure

- Clear progression opportunities as the commercial team grows

- Exposure to experienced leaders within clinical research

- International conference attendance opportunities across the US, Europe and Asia

- Australian conference and networking opportunities
- A collaborative, high-performing team culture
- The chance to make a genuine impact within a business experiencing significant growth

Interested? Apply directly here or contact Keeley Munday for more information.

*@i-pharmconsulting.com

0426933***

📌 Business Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 i-Pharm Consulting
📍 Melbourne