Sales Administrator

Position: Sales Administrator

Hourly Range: $28.25 - $31.25

Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)

Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects
, 1,000+ CMC programmes
, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers
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The Sales Administrator is a highly visible, cross-functional role that directly supports revenue generation and commercial execution. This individual partners closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate order processing, CRM integrity, and actionable reporting that drives strategic business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, client service, and commercial operations within a fast-growing global life sciences organization. You will play a key role in supporting sales performance while helping optimize internal systems and processes.

• Own end-to-end order processing within Salesforce CRM, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Review and validate pricing, contracts, and quotation alignment prior to order release.
• Proactively manage open quotations and pending opportunities to support timely revenue conversion.
• Maintain CRM data integrity across accounts, contracts, and opportunity records.
• Generate biweekly and monthly sales performance reports and dashboards using Salesforce and Excel.
• Support forecasting activities and provide analytical insights to commercial leadership.
• Assist with Salesforce configuration updates including field edits, workflows, and reporting enhancements.
• Support onboarding and training of new Salesforce users within the commercial team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure seamless order fulfillment and invoicing.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy throughout the sales cycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in Sales Administration, Sales Operations, or Commercial Support.
• Hands‑on experience using Salesforce CRM is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions.
• Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience generating and analyzing sales performance reports.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China.

Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values  culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

• Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

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