Now Hiring - SCLA Management, LLC. - Clinical Research Business Development Manager in Houston, TX

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Incentive Compensation: SCLA Management is a clinical research management organization supporting a growing network of high-performing research sites across multiple therapeutic areas. We partner closely with Sponsors and CROs to identify, evaluate, and operationalize clinical trials that align with our network's capabilities and strategic growth goals. We are seeking a Clinical Research Business Development Manager to drive Sponsor and CRO relationships, actively source new clinical trial opportunities, and expand the study portfolio across the SCLA Management network. Position Overview The Clinical Research Business Development Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining direct relationships with Sponsors and CROs, identifying relevant clinical trial opportunities, and facilitating trial placement within the SCLA Management site network. This role is highly relationship-driven and performance-oriented, with clear financial incentives tied directly to successful study placements. Key Responsibilities * Develop, manage, and expand strategic relationships with Sponsors, CROs, and biotech/pharmaceutical partners * Proactively identify new clinical trial opportunities that align with the therapeutic areas, capabilities, and capacity of the SCLA Management network * Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound and outbound Sponsor/CRO study opportunities * Coordinate internally with regulatory, operations, and finance teams to assess feasibility and readiness for new studies * Assist with early-stage feasibility discussions, site selection support, and study placement strategy * Track business development activity, Sponsor/CRO engagement, and study pipeline progression * Represent SCLA Management at industry conferences, networking events, and Sponsor/CRO meetings as needed * Maintain accurate documentation of relationships, communications, and study sourcing efforts Required Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clinical research business development, site partnerships, or Sponsor/CRO-facing roles * Demonstrated experience working directly with Sponsors and/or CROs * Strong understanding of clinical trial startup processes, feasibility, and site selection * Proven ability to build and maintain professional, long-term industry relationships * Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented * Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills * Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences Preferred Qualifications * Existing Sponsor and CRO relationships * Experience working with site networks, SMOs, or research management organizations * Familiarity with multiple therapeutic areas * Experience contributing to or managing a clinical trial pipeline In addition to Base Salary Pay, the role offers incentive bonus in the structure below: * 5% of site startup fees for every clinical study that: Is selected by a Sponsor/CRO Is placed within the SCLA Management network Is directly attributable to the Business Development Manager 's efforts Incentives are paid per study per site and are uncapped, offering strong upside potential based on performance. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $78,000.00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Work Location: In person