Croissance Clinical Research - Business Development Executive

Why This Role Matters

Croissance Clinical Research operates within the fast-growing Clinical Research Organization (CRO) sector, supporting pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in drug development and research services. Business Development plays a critical role in expanding partnerships, generating revenue, and strengthening long-term sponsor relationships.
This position offers professionals with 1–2 years of experience an opportunity to transition into the strategic side of clinical research. If you are aiming to build a stable and growth-oriented career in the CRO industry, this role provides exposure to sponsor interactions, proposal strategy, and healthcare market expansion.

Job Description

Croissance Clinical Research is inviting applications for the position of Business Development Executive in Mumbai. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting growth initiatives within the clinical research and pharmaceutical sectors.This role combines strategic communication, market research, and client engagement, making it ideal for candidates with a life sciences or pharmacy background who want to move beyond technical roles into business growth functions.

Key Features of the Role

• Opportunity to work in the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) sector
• Exposure to pharma sponsors and healthcare clients
• Direct involvement in proposal preparation and client presentations
• Growth-oriented business development career path
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Long-term career opportunities in clinical research services

Responsibilities Required

• Identifying new business opportunities in clinical research and pharma sectors
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships with sponsors and stakeholders
• Supporting proposal preparation, costing discussions, and business presentations
• Conducting market research to identify emerging opportunities in life sciences
• Coordinating with internal operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Representing the organization at industry meetings and networking events
• Tracking leads, follow-ups, and maintaining CRM data
• Supporting revenue growth targets and business expansion strategies

Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology
• Degree in Healthcare or related discipline
• Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)
• MBA (Marketing / Healthcare Management) preferred but not mandatory

Educational Requirements

• Full-time degree from a recognized university
• Strong academic background in healthcare or life sciences
• Business or marketing specialization is an added advantage

Experience and Skills

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in business development, pharma sales, or clinical research
• Experience in CRO environment will be an added advantage
• Fresh MBA graduates with internship exposure may also be considered

Skills Required

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Client relationship management ability
• Basic understanding of clinical trials and pharma industry structure
• Market research and competitive analysis skills
• Negotiation and persuasion capability
• Professional networking skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven attitude

Salary Insights

Estimated Salary Range

• ₹3.0 LPA – ₹5.0 LPA (based on experience and performance)

Additional Benefits:
• Career growth opportunities in the clinical research industry
• Exposure to pharma sponsors and CRO business models
• Performance-based incentives (as per company policy)
• Professional networking exposure
• Skill development in strategic business functions

Company Overview

Croissance Clinical Research is a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) providing research and development support services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare companies. CROs play a crucial role in clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and product development support.
Working in a CRO environment offers structured exposure to global research standards, sponsor management, and regulatory compliance systems. The company focuses on delivering reliable clinical research services while building strong partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem.

FAQs

1. Is prior CRO experience mandatory?
   No, candidates with pharma sales or business development experience are also eligible.

2. Is MBA compulsory?
   No, MBA is preferred but not mandatory.

3. What type of career growth can be expected?
   Progression into Senior Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, or Strategic Alliances roles.

4. Is this a field-based or office-based role?
   The role may involve client meetings and networking events along with office coordination.

5. Location of posting?
   Mumbai.

Application Tips

• Research basics of clinical research and CRO business models
• Understand sponsor-CRO relationships
• Prepare examples of client handling or sales achievements
• Highlight communication and presentation skills in resume
• Be ready to discuss revenue targets or business expansion ideas
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharma industry trends