Inside Sales - Clinical Research

About

P95 Julius Clinical has become AKEURA, a specialist contract research organization (CRO) helping sponsors advance medicines across their full lifecycle. Our dual expertise in early- through late-phase clinical development and real-world evidence is delivered by hands-on clinicians, scientists, and epidemiologists, drawing on more than 25 years of experience. 
We’re built on the belief that a team of the right people, giving everything they’ve got to the needs of the study, will outperform any other approach. Our team of more than 500 experts spanning five continents has delivered more than 1,000 studies in over 75 countries, including regions where patients are hardest to reach. AKEURA exclusively focuses on three therapeutic areas: neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiometabolic diseases. Across each, we bring the experience, reach and hands-on expertise to give every promising medicine the study it deserves.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through targeted outreach to biotech and pharmaceutical prospects
• Identify client needs, priorities, timelines, and key decision-makers
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients through consistent, consultative engagement
• Manage prospecting activity, leads, and opportunities within the CRM to maintain an accurate sales pipeline
• Secure qualified client meetings and partner with Business Development to advance opportunities toward RFPs and new business awards

Role

We are looking to add an Inside Sales professional who wants to continue to develop in the CRO industry for a growing company. This is an individual contributor role and ideal for someone who is highly comfortable managing their priorities without being micromanaged.  This person will support the Real World Evidence business unit and partner with highly experienced BD Directors and internal scientific professionals to inplement a strategy that helps accelerate the growth of the company in the US.   This includes developing and executing complex prospecting strategies, nurturing qualified leads, and contributing directly to pipeline growth.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in business, science, or health field
• Clinical Research industry experience is a plus
• 3+ years professional experience; 1-2 years inside sales/business development experience with proven ability to create opportunities
• Persuasive communicator, able to create positive rapport with prospects quickly
• Developed customized outreach programs
• High adaptability and flexibility, thriving in evolving and fast‑changing environments
• Ability to work independently, remotely while remaining an engaged team contributor
• Understanding of data analytics and data management to support informed decision‑making
• Salesforce or other CRM tools