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Associate Commercial Business Development Executive

PCI Pharma Services · Rockford, IL · $76,000–$85,500 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your notes or follow-up made a meeting more successful.

What they are checking: Whether they capture details and action items that keep deals moving.

Tell me about a time you supported someone senior and made their job easier.

What they are checking: Whether they're a strong support partner to Business Development Executives.

Why are you interested in business development at a pharmaceutical services company?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in this industry and its mission.

What would you do

How would you start a cold call with someone at a pharmaceutical company?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead with a relevant, researched reason for reaching out.

You're managing a small account and the client is unhappy about a delay. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle client concerns and bring in the right people internally.

How would you plan a marketing campaign for a specific region?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with territory leaders on a focused lead campaign.

How would you decide which leads to pass to an executive first?

What they are checking: Whether they can qualify leads by fit and timing rather than sending everything.

About the work

How would you find drug companies that might need commercial packaging services?

What they are checking: Whether they can research pipelines and spot companies nearing commercial launch.

What's the difference between clinical and commercial packaging needs, as you understand it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the commercial side of PCI's business.

How do you prepare for a Quarterly Business Review with an existing client?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize data and talking points that show value to the client.

How do you keep Salesforce.com up to date when you're busy?

What they are checking: Whether they treat CRM accuracy as essential to the whole team's success.

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The full job description

As published by PCI Pharma Services.

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. Summary of objective: As an Associate Business Development Executive your primary duty is to assist Business Development Executives in the daily management of accounts, with tasks including management and preparation for Quarterly Business Review Meetings, taking and providing comprehensive meeting notes during client meetings, direct management of smaller client accounts. You will also support the Lead Generation Manager in identifying potential global drug development targets, conduct research into their respective development pipelines, identify the appropriate contacts and work with the Business Development Executive/Manager located in the territory in which the target resides, to manage direct cold calls or mailers, or manage geography specific marketing lead campaigns. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supporting the Lead Generation Manager, responsible for seeking out, finding, and developing new clinical business leads. • Research various drug development companies, and update their information within SalesForce.com database. • Making outbound calls to drug development companies including CROs, medical device, animal health and cell & gene therapy organizations • Attend client meetings, either face to face or via phone, generate comprehensive meeting minutes within two days of the meeting • Follow up on requests for information from clients and the Global BD team. • Respond to inquiries that come in via email, the website, by phone and/or through trade shows. • Assisting Business Development Executives in both the internal and external management and organization of Quarterly Business Review Meetings • Manage smaller, less complex accounts • Attend trade shows in a supportive capacity, if required • Manage PCI Site Visits, book rooms, organize internal attendees, collate slide decks and presentation materials • Attend PCI Site Meetings on behalf of the Business Development Executive (if appropriate) • Support and manage the submission of legal documentation such as CDAs or MSAs to both the PCI and Client legal teams. Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to learn, understand and retain information regarding PCI Clinical Services offering • A great telephone personality for client contact • A motivated, positive and self-driven attitude • Highly organized, able to manage short to medium term projects • The desire to work independently without supervision, and from home • Problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome objections • An interest in the healthcare market • Intermediate to advanced Word, Powerpoint and Excel Skills • Experience using SalesForce.com software • Experience with outbound calling of any type which can include calls to customers, clients, members, alumni etc. • Ability to drive to client sites • Ability to travel greater than 40% of time The base salary hiring range for this position is ($76,000 - $85,500) plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k). #LI-JM1 Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

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