This Business Development Director role with a leading provider of Independent Medical Education (IME) is ideal for someone with the knowledge and network to sell IME and CME (Certified Medical Education) activities and services to Canadian pharmaceutical personnel. The educational activities are available in a number of formats, including audio, video, and live/virtual events.

You will join a fast-paced, high-performance environment with achievable, motivating targets and a competitive salary and bonus plan.

Everything you need to know about the role 

This Business Development Director (Medical Education) will expand a highly successful business and focus clearly on the needs of your pharmaceutical client base. The ultimate objective is to deliver against sales targets and contribute to the year-on-year growth of the business

  • Business development through direct sales to a diversified pharmaceutical client base
  • Deliver compelling proposals and presentations for assigned accounts
  • Continuously scan the market environment to detect signals that represent potential business opportunities
  • Work collegiately with other members of your Business Unit and more widely across the Group to maximise opportunities with accounts.

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

  • Candidates will have a good understanding of the Canadian Certified Medical Education environment and be familiar with accreditation processes and requirements.
  • An ability to develop strong client relationships, whilst demonstrating good business acumen
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to ensure the development of thinking, approach and strategy in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
  • Driven and motivated by challenging, but achievable, targets
  • A successful career of meeting targets for medical education (or related business environments.)

What’s on offer?

  • Competitive compensation package including uncapped commission structure, RRSP matching, paid vacation, and comprehensive group benefits
  • Make a direct impact on business development, client partnerships, and innovative education solutions
  • Join a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Benefit from autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to shape strategy in a growing market
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with achievable, motivating targets
  • Strong support for professional growth and long-term career development

Could this be the role for you?

If you want to play a key role in the growth of a leading organization in the Canadian certified medical education space, I’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

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    Louise Lavelle
    Associate Director
    Expertise:
    Medical Communications & Education

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