About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consultancy (Clinical Research / Biopharma).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is expanding its physician-facing clinical research efforts and is hiring an entry-level Business Development Associate to learn physician business development on the job. You will be trained by experienced team members and will focus on building relationships with specialty medical practices across the New Jersey area.

• Visit specialty medical practices to build professional relationships with front-desk staff, office managers, and physicians.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings between practice leadership and the research team.
• Maintain and update the CRM with timely, accurate notes and next steps.
• Follow up with prospects and coordinate outreach campaigns and community events.
• Support on-the-ground outreach and help measure outreach effectiveness.
• Learn the full sales cycle for physician recruitment into clinical research; within a year you’ll be able to convert unfamiliar practices into signed research partners.

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Who This Role Fits

This is an entry-level role that does not require prior clinical research experience. Ideal candidates are comfortable initiating conversations with new contacts, are highly organized, and are coachable.

• Medical assistants, front-desk staff, retail or B2B salespeople, and recent graduates who prefer hands-on learning are all encouraged to apply.
• You should be comfortable working in professional medical settings and representing a research organization ethically and professionally.

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Qualifications

• Foundational business development skills: prospecting, lead qualification, and basic pipeline management.
• Strong research and analytical ability to gather information about sponsors, therapeutic areas, and market trends.
• Clear written and verbal communication for professional emails, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (MS Office or Google Workspace); familiarity with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Interest in clinical research and biopharma with patient-centric values and ethical conduct.
• Must be able to work on-site in the East Millstone / New Jersey area and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

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Work Location & Type

• On-site role in East Millstone, NJ. Regular travel to local physician practices will be required.
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay shown on the original source: $152,104 (estimated). Confirmed compensation and benefits will be shared by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Why Join

• Hands-on training in physician business development — a transferable, high-value career skill.
• Direct mentorship from a team experienced in expanding clinical research access inside physician practices.
• Work that supports clinical research efforts and patient-centric outcomes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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