Research and Development Director jobs in Durham, NC

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Business Development-Flex
  • Catalyst Clinical Research LLC
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary:  As the Director, Business Development-Flex you will be under the direction of the VP, Business Development & Relationship Management.  You will have the responsibility for all business development/sales activities in the targeted territory.  
    In this role there will be a mixture of prospecting for new business and managing current client relationships. You will develop sales strategies to enhance market presence and customer share, as well as demonstrate business acumen in navigating a variety of sales scenarios. We hire people that add to our culture and will provide you with a keen understanding on how to represent who we are through an industry leading and comprehensive orientation process – we set you up for success.

    Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
    • Prospecting and business development skills 
    • The ability to build strong partner relationships 
    • Experience holding a successful business conversation with a variety of contact types within an organization (including senior/board level contacts) and establish appropriate agreed next actions 
    • Ability to deeply understand their unique company challenges and goals 
    • Ability to build market awareness and create cross sell and upsell opportunities, successfully positioning the company’s strategy, vision, and market leadership with key business executives and functional decision-makers in all customers and prospects 
    • Proven track record/history of overachieving quota 
    • Comfort in speaking to targeted areas of business growth including Data Science/Biometrics (Programming, Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, etc.), safety/PVG, Clinical Operations, and Medical Writing 
    • Proven ability to build a pipeline managing opportunities through the sales funnel 
    • Comfort with enterprise and transactional sales models 
    • Excellent qualifying skills to uncover key decision makers, budget availability and key decision factors 
    • Proven closing skills including identifying buying signals, asking for the business, timely follow up 
    • Work in conjunction with the Proposals & Contracts Group to respond to RFIs and RFPs and negotiate contracts. 
    • High creativity, flexibility and the capacity to multitask and create a real impact for the Catalyst Flex business. 
    • Commitment to keeping CRM up to date to ensure accurate deal status and corporate reporting 
    Supervisory Requirements/Responsibilities:  N/A

    Position Qualifications and Requirements: 

    Education:  Minimum Bachelor’s degree (advance and/or health care related degree preferred; M.S., B.S.N, R.Ph, Pharm D., preferred). 

    Experience:  Clear understanding of the clinical development process and related services. 6 years of high-level sales experience with a track record of successfully selling multimillion-dollar healthcare/CRO services into the biopharmaceutical industry. .

    Required Certifications:  N/A

    Required Skills:
    • Proven history of developing qualified leads and fostering account relationships. 
    • Comfortable conversing with all levels of an organization, including executive business decision makers.  
    • Successful at distilling technical features into compelling business benefits.  
    • Ability to work collaboratively with operations in creating a team selling approach. 
    • Independent, self-motivated and success driven, yet able and willing to take direction and work in a team environment. 
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM. 
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
    • Excellent presentation skills. 
    • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 
    • Ability to manage priorities and workflow. 
    • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities. 
    • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. 
    • Strong interpersonal skills. 
    • Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. 
    • Commitment to excellence and high standards. 
    • Creative, flexible, and innovative team player. 
    • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. 
    • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. 
    Working Conditions: ​​ ​​Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing​.

    *Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.*
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Director of Development
  • Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director of Development Reports To: President Location: 334 Blackwell St. Suite G100, Durham, NC 27701 FTE/Classification: Full-time, Exempt/Non-exempt Primary Functions: The Director of De...
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Senior Business Development Director, FLEX
  • Catalyst Clinical Research LLC
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Catalyst Clinical Research is a niche provider of clinical research services through two established solutions- Catalyst Flex and Catalyst Oncology. Here at Catalyst Clinical Research we provide suppo...
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Director of Clinical Research Operations
  • Institute for Medical Research
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System Director of Clinical Research Operations PI: Dr. Stephen Freedland The Institute for Medical Research, (IMR), a private nonprofit org...
  • 1 Month Ago
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT, DCA-OPERATION, RESEARCH & ADVANCEMENT
  • Duke
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • Application Documents: · Thoughtful Cover Letter (required) · Resume (required) · Professional References (3) (required) Occupational Summary: The Duke Office of Durham & Community Affairs (DCA) is se...
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Director of Acquisitions & Development
  • Benderson Development Company, LLC
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Principle Responsibilities and DutiesStrategic asset analysis identifying new and value-add investment opportunities.Ability to understand opportunities to acquire and develop across all major land us...
  • 1 Month Ago
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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...
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What does a Research and Development Director do?

Research and Development Director in Trenton, NJ
NIJ’s research and development process helps ensure that projects are relevant to the field and produce valid, actionable results.
December 05, 2019
Research and Development Director in Cincinnati, OH
Research Development professionals initiate and nurture critical partnerships and alliances throughout the institutional research enterprise and between institutions—and with their external stakeholders.
February 02, 2020
Research and Development Director in Passaic, NJ
A research and development (R&D) manager performs a number of highly important roles within an organization.
January 18, 2020