About Us
Artixio is a leading regulatory consulting and staffing solutions provider specializing in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. We connect top-tier talent with innovative pharma companies, supporting roles across clinical research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, and commercial operations. As we expand our footprint, we are looking for a driven Business Development Specialist to help us grow our client portfolio and strengthen our position in the pharma staffing market.
Position Summary
We are seeking a results-oriented Business Development Specialist to identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and CDMO clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the pharma industry's talent needs and a proven track record of selling staffing or workforce solutions in a B2B environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new business opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement staffing services.Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects through cold outreach, networking, industry events, LinkedIn, and referrals.Conduct discovery meetings with HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, hiring managers, and procurement contacts to understand workforce needs.Develop tailored staffing proposals, MSAs, and SOWs aligned with client requirements and budget.Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements in collaboration with internal recruitment and legal teams.Partner closely with the recruitment delivery team to ensure successful candidate placement and client satisfaction.Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline, and forecasts in CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, Bullhorn, or similar).Stay current on pharma industry trends, hiring patterns, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events such as DIA, BIO, RAPS, and SCOPE.Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, or a related field.3+ years of B2B business development or sales experience, with at least 1-2 years in staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions.Demonstrated experience selling into the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or life sciences sector.Strong understanding of pharma functional areas (e.g., clinical operations, regulatory, QA/QC, validation, manufacturing, medical affairs).Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas in a target-driven environment.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Proficiency with CRM tools and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Preferred:
Existing network of contacts within pharma/biotech HR, talent acquisition, or procurement.Experience selling MSP, VMS, or RPO solutions.Familiarity with FDA, GxP, ICH, and other regulatory frameworks impacting pharma hiring.
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