CRO - Internationaal Bedrijf Ontwikkelaar

Profile Brief:

You have excellent interpersonal relationship skills alongside with the will to tackle an international challenge. In addition, you are target oriented, by establishing long-lasting relationships with Key account holders, thanks to autonomy but also listening skills.

I am looking for a candidate that has:

At least 3 years experience in a similar position - Business Developer or KAM in an international CRO in the Flemish part of Belgium.

A significant knowledge of the CRO business and the main challenges this employs.

A solid overview of Clinical Study management and Data Science.

A profound knowledge of the Flemish market and the Flemish language and culture (native Flemish).

The company:

My client is an international CRO company present in over 15 countries around the world employing over 2800 employees. The company has an innovating positioning focussed on Data Science. Being in a much-specialised field will make it easy for clients to remember you and the products of the company implying a 'word-of-mouth' that you can turn to your advantage in order to foster reputation and sales.

The group achieved revenues of €58.6m in the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 12.1% compared to the third quarter of 2016 (+10.8% at constant structure and exchange rates). The company is growing at fast pace and the purpose of top management is to build a strong, united, professional and international team striving towards the same goal. It makes the timing ideal to join the company and will 'boost' your career progression.
In this new challenge with my client, a competitive CRO, you will definitely feel part of the team striving towards a large international project. This will make you a key asset for the company in the long-run.

The Job:

Your main tasks will be:

- Handle the Key accounts portfolio on a day to day basis in the Flanders and Netherlands.
- Assess the needs of Key accounts by being a source of the proposal by gaining an understanding of their needs. This will be made thanks to a deep understanding of the CRO's solutions.
- Develop the Flemish turn-over and lead a plan of action in order to gain market shares north of Belgium.
- Meet Account Holders and understand the market requirements;
- Build and liven a solid network around the KOL's;
- Create effective communication channels towards Key customers.

This position of International Business Developer may lead to a BU creation in Flanders creation depending on results and the companies financial statement that is very favourable at this point of development.