Clinical Research Business Development Manager - HYBRID

Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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CCR is driven to improve the health and wellness of people in Orange County and the world by providing life-saving clinical trials designed to strengthen and accelerate the pathway of discovery from the medical laboratory to the clinic.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the UCI Center for Clinical Research (CCR) Assistant Director of Business Development & Technology, provides high level analytical support for strategic initiatives for the operations and implementations of CCR. Serves as the manager of business development efforts. Serve as an ambassador for clinical research to the community.

Qualifications:
Required:

Demonstrated experience and proven track record of being self-motivated and results driven in business development or sales roles within the clinical trial or pharmaceutical industry

In depth knowledge of the clinical trial process, including study design, regulations, and industry best practices

Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, including pre-clinical research, clinical development, and industry best practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate with clients effectively

Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify business opportunities, and develop effective sales strategies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, identify client needs, and propose innovative solutions

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience using Clinical Research Management software, sales tracking tools, and Microsoft office suite

Willing to travel as needed to meet with clients and to attend industry events

Demonstrated experience conducting administrative, research, and organizational analysis, including data-gathering from various sources, creating and compiling databases, creating reports, and formulating solutions

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain professional and effective working relationships with school faculty and staff, students, campus administrators, and professionals in outside agencies and corporations

Ability to work independently, using decision-making skills to plan and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment full of competing requests

Work effectively and diplomatically with faculty, staff, and the public, including persons with varying levels of authority and with individuals from diverse cultures and working environments

Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately

Analyze information, problems, situations, practices and procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize application of alternatives

Skill to extract information and accurately summarize data in report format for planning, monitoring, and projecting

Analytical skills to problem-solve in non-standard, urgent, conflicting, and/or unexpected circumstances

Ability to interpret and apply administrative policies and procedures to daily operations

Ability to create visual and graphical material to reports and presentations

Strong ability in written and oral communication

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

At least 5 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles in business management for clinical research

Preferred:

Extensive knowledge of University of California, Irvine policies, procedures, and organizational structure

Knowledge of UCI campus departments and central administrative offices, their services, roles and responsibilities

Broad knowledge of University of California system-wide administrative policies

Prior research experience

Familiarity with federal and other grant funding agencies and their respective processes

Ability to create web-based materials

Experience in clinical trial, and/or biotechnology or biomedical business support role

MBA or Advanced degree in a biomedical area or comparable experience in a related clinical, academic or business organization,

1 year professional experience working in an institution of higher education

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
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