Business Development Associate

About Us:

Celebrating more than 30 years, CMAX is one of Australia’s largest, longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-time-in-human studies.

These studies have resulted in the advancement of global medicines and technologies, from cancer treatment and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies.

CMAX operates a 78-bed capacity state-of-the-art facility, primely positioned opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and are part of the growing BioMed City precinct.

About the role:

CMAX is seeking a Business Development Associate to be an integral part of the Business Development Team to perform a range of activities aimed at maintaining and improving the pipeline of clinical trials conducted at CMAX and therefore the ongoing financial stability of the organisation.

The Business Development Associate (BDA) will connect with new clients and build solid relationships with them, while maintaining existing business relationships. The BDA will be responsible for developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects and promotional activities and identifying new business opportunities. Full training will be provided for this role and successful incumbent will have the opportunity to work within a highly experienced team and build a strong knowledge base in this exciting and growing industry.

Reporting to the Chief Business Development Officer, the successful person will be responsible for:

• Respond to new business enquiries in a way that maximises the chances of winning new businesses;

• Performing study feasibility assessments for potential new opportunities;

• Preparation of study budgets and proposals for potential new studies;

• Business Development (BD) activities including researching, developing and identifying new connections and other stakeholders to create potential future business opportunities;

• Ensuring a smooth and comprehensive transition of new trials over to start-up and operations;

• Development and maintenance of positive relationships with key collaborating businesses, institutions and individuals;

• Maintenance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool and task management tools and utilise to create BD reports and to follow up leads;

• Assist with preparation and coordination of marketing materials, conferences, meetings and other BD activities.

About you:

• Be an enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude;

• A high level of interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, and negotiation and influencing skills;

• Able to maintain diplomacy, tact and professionalism in external communications;

• Genuine interest and willingness to acquire knowledge in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology sector;

• Capacity to make rational decisions based on experience, knowledge of desired business outcomes and in consultation with relevant CMAX personnel;

• Ability to quickly transition between tasks which may change in priority at short notice;

• Proven ability to work with accuracy and apply strong attention to detail;

• Ability to forward plan work activities based on anticipated workload and available time;

Desired experience/skills:

• Tertiary qualification in a health or science related discipline is desirable or demonstrated knowledge or experience in this area;

• Prior exposure to clinical trials is desirable;

• Ideal candidates will be available to work fulltime hours.

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in innovation in healthcare, please apply by attaching your application letter and CV via the Apply Now function.

Only experienced candidates with approved rights to work full time in Australia will be shortlisted for this role.

Applications close on 16 May 2025.

Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.