Position Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Development

Systematically identify new clinical trial opportunities through:
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- GlobalData
- Sponsor and CRO websites
- Industry portals and targeted search strategies

Maintain a centralized opportunity tracker (Excel/SharePoint-based) with real‑time updates on:
- Study status
- Sponsor/CRO
- Therapeutic area
- Phase and timelines





Sponsor & CRO Intelligence and Evaluation

Conduct structured due diligence on Sponsors/CROs, including:
- Financial stability and funding capability (public listings such as NASDAQ, recent funding rounds, mergers/acquisitions)
- Therapeutic area strategy and pipeline depth
- Historical trial execution patterns and site selection tendencies

Generate Sponsor profiles to guide prioritization and outreach strategy.

Study Feasibility Pre‑Assessment (Non‑Financial)

Perform early‑stage study evaluation to determine organizational fit:
- Therapeutic area alignment (e.g., metabolic, GI, wound care, podiatry)
- Investigational product type (drug, device, biologic)
- Study phase (priority on Phase II–IV)

Analyze protocol‑level elements:
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Visit schedules and procedural burden
- Study design complexity

Translate findings into actionable go/no‑go recommendations for inte

📌 Business Development Associate (Colombia)
🏢 Angel City VA Recruitment
📍 Colombia