Business Development Associate (Clinical Research – …, Merlo

Position SummaryThe Business Development Associate is responsible for end-to-end pipeline development and opportunity intelligence within the clinical research lifecycle.
This role focuses exclusively on identifying, evaluating, qualifying, and advancing clinical trial opportunities aligned with organizational capabilities and therapeutic priorities.
This position does not include responsibilities related to budget development, contract negotiation, or financial structuring.
Instead, it serves as a front‐end engine for study acquisition, ensuring a high-quality, strategically aligned pipeline for downstream feasibility and contracting team members.Core ResponsibilitiesClinical Trial Opportunity Identification & Pipeline DevelopmentSystematically identify new clinical trial opportunities through:ClinicalTrials.govGlobalDataSponsor and CRO websitesIndustry portals and targeted search strategiesMaintain a centralized opportunity tracker (Excel/SharePoint-based) with real‐time updates on:Study statusSponsor/CROTherapeutic areaPhase and timelinesBuild and manage a qualified pipeline aligned with organizational enrollment capabilities and therapeutic focus areas.Sponsor & CRO Intelligence and EvaluationConduct structured due diligence on Sponsors/CROs, including:Financial stability and funding capability (e.g., public listings such as NASDAQ, recent funding rounds, mergers/acquisitions)Therapeutic area strategy and pipeline depthHistorical trial execution patterns and site selection tendenciesGenerate Sponsor profiles to guide prioritization and outreach strategy.Study Feasibility Pre-Assessment (Non‐Financial)Perform early‐stage study evaluation to determine organizational fit:
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