Business Development Specialist

Business Development Executive | K3 Innovations

Department: Business Development

Location: Noida / Hyderabad, India | Employment type: Full-timeExperience: 1–2 years in business development, BDR, or inside salesAbout the RoleK3 Innovations is hiring a Business Development Executive to win new clients for our contract research services among pharma, biotech, and medical device companies.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will own the early pipeline: finding prospects, qualifying them, and moving them to the proposal stage. You will sit at the intersection of science and business, working with global clients and our scientific teams.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and research prospective clients across pharma, biotech, and medical device companies in the US and IndiaGenerate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and industry databasesQualify leads by understanding each client’s study needs, timelines, budget, and decision-makersSchedule discovery calls and meetings for the Business Development Manager and scientific teamsKeep accurate records of leads, opportunities, and activities in the CRMTrack competitor activity, pricing trends, and new opportunities in the CRO marketRepresent K3 Innovations at conferences, trade shows, and industry events, and follow up on the contacts you makeMeet monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads, meetings, and pipeline valueQualificationsEducation: B.Tech in Biotechnology, or a graduate degree in Biotechnology or a related life science (B.Sc, B.Pharm, Microbiology, Biochemistry)Experience: 1–2 years as a Business Development Representative, Business Development Executive, or in inside salesIndustry knowledge:Good understanding of the CRO industry, including the services CROs offer and how pharma and biotech companies outsource researchExperience selling to pharma, biotech, or life science clients (preferred)Technical and commercial skills:Familiarity with the drug development lifecycle: discovery, preclinical, clinical Phases I–IV, and post-marketingUnderstanding of CRO commercial terms: RFPs, budgets, CDAs/NDAs, and MSAsHands-on experience with CRM and prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales NavigatorCore skills:Strong written and spoken English, including presentation and email writingStrong negotiation, follow-up, and relationship-building skillsComfortable working in US time zonesWhat We OfferCompetitive salary with performance-based incentivesDirect exposure to global pharma and biotech clientsMentorship from experienced business development leaders and a clear path to senior BD rolesA collaborative team at the intersection of science and business