Business Development Manager; Clinical Research

Business Development Manager (Clinical Research)

Apply to the Business Development Manager (Clinical Research) role at Arizona Liver Health.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

The Business Development Manager supports organizational growth by identifying, cultivating, and coordinating new clinical trial opportunities across multiple therapeutic areas. This role focuses on building a quality pipeline of studies, managing sponsor/CRO relationships, supporting feasibility processes, and ensuring smooth handoff to clinical operations.

The Manager collaborates closely with BD leadership, marketing, and site operations to ensure the organization is well-positioned and prepared for upcoming trials. This position requires strong execution, follow-through, and relationship-building skills, along with foundational knowledge of clinical research operations.

Job Title: Manager, Business Development (Clinical Research Trials / Pharma)

Location: Chandler, AZ (Remote, US)

Preference: Candidates currently located in US states ALH is already set up to do business (Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota). Not open to hire in California, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, or Massachusetts.

Reports To: SVP, Commercial Operations

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications

• Research, identify, and qualify new clinical trial opportunities that align with organizational capabilities and site readiness.
• Support BD leadership in developing outreach strategies to expand trials across new and existing therapeutic areas.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of leads and opportunities within the CRM ().
• Conduct market and competitor research to support BD planning and positioning.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and sponsor meetings to represent the organization and gather new leads.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for sponsor and CRO outreach, follow-up, and relationship maintenance.
• Coordinate introductory meetings, capabilities presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Assist in the preparation of capability decks, proposals, feasibility responses, and supporting documents.
• Support contract and budget discussions by gathering required materials and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with clinical operations and site leadership to prepare feasibility responses and confirm site capabilities.
• Assist in collecting protocol requirements, recruitment estimates, staffing considerations, and vendor needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely handoff of awarded trials to clinical operations and project management teams.
• Participate in readiness discussions and help track pre-trial requirements and timelines.

• Work with marketing to develop sponsor-focused collateral, outreach campaigns, and conference materials.
• Support planning for BD calendars, conference preparation and post conference follow up / reports, and targeted outreach initiatives.
• Partner with site teams and operations leadership to stay informed on-site capabilities, enrollment strengths, and new service offerings.

• Monitor and report on key metrics in partnership with Startup functions, including lead volume, feasibility submissions, awarded trials, and sponsor engagement.
• Maintain accurate data in CRM tools and ensure pipeline visibility for leadership.
• Prepare summary reports on BD activity, successes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare strategic reports highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Experience supporting business development within clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, or related fields. (preferred)
• Foundational understanding of clinical trial processes, protocol requirements, and site operations. (highly preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in follow-up and execution.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-site teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools ( preferred).
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or…