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Development Director jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Longwood Medical Area, Back Bay, and the Seaport District, driven by the city's deep nonprofit, healthcare, and higher education sectors. Employers actively hiring right now include Deloitte, Accenture, and Circana. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ergomed Group is a rapidly expanding full service mid-sized CRO specialising in Oncology and Rare Disease.
Since its foundation in 1997 the company has grown organically and steadily by making strategic investments and landmark acquisitions, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia
Our company allows for employee visibility (you have a voice!) creative contribution and realistic career development.
We have nourished a true international culture here at Ergomed.
We value employee experience, well-being and mental health and we acknowledge that a healthy work life balance is a critical factor for employee satisfaction and in turn nurtures an environment from which a high-quality client service can be achieved.
Come and join us in this exciting journey to make a positive impact in patient’s lives.
Job Description
Ergomed is recruiting for an experience CRO Senior Director, Business Development.
Duties and responsibilities
- Initiates, coordinates and develops strategic plans and sales strategies within a specified territory or accounts.
- Develop account strategies & implementation plans and expand through accounts
- Identify new markets and research new business opportunities, identifies likely sales points within a specified territory or accounts
- Collect critical information for proposal preparation and provide detailed input and leadership of the proposal process for each opportunity initiated
- Prepare and organize sponsor presentations
- Facilitate the preparedness of the team in attending any client meetings. For example, Capabilities meetings or Bid Defence Meetings (BDM)
- Coordinate and monitor any budget or contract negotiations, post award of any work, within a specified territory or accounts.
- Interact with operations, keeping track of study status for projects with sponsors and help coordinate change orders when notified of a change of scope by operations.
- Establish and maintain regular contact and an excellent rapport with future and current clients.
- Monitor and track competitor CRO activities
- Plan and attend major industrial events and tradeshows
Qualifications
- Considerable CRO sales experience with strong negotiation and analytical skills
- An established network of decision makers within Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies and a proven track record of identifying and securing profitable service contracts.
- Awareness of trends and government policies and regulations in the clinical trials area of Ergomed Group countries
- Excellent communication skills and team leadership capabilities consistent with influencing and driving multiple stakeholders towards meeting the customer’s needs.
- Strong and effective presentation skills; ability to convincingly present features and benefits of service to clients
- Excellent organisational, planning and multitasking skills, as well as a predisposition to entrepreneurship, results and customer focus
- Ability to travel according to the needs of the business development strategy
Additional Information
We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an equal opportunities workplace and a human-centric environment where people of all cultural backgrounds, genders and ages can contribute and grow.
To succeed we must work together with a human first approach. Why? because our people are our greatest strength leading to our continued success on improving the lives of those around us.
We offer:
Training and career development opportunities internally
Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth
Friendly, supportive working environment
Opportunity to work with colleagues based all over the world, with English as the company language
Our core values are key to how we operate, and if you feel they resonate with you then Ergomed is a great company to join!
Quality
Integrity & Trust
Drive & Passion
Agility & Responsiveness
Belonging
Collaborative Partnerships
We look forward to welcoming your application.
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Development Director Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development director job in Boston?
Boston's strongest hiring comes from its nonprofit hospitals, universities, and cultural institutions, clustered in Longwood, Back Bay, and Fenway. Candidates who have managed major gift portfolios or run capital campaigns for Boston-area organizations move to the front of the line. Building relationships through the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Boston chapter gives local visibility that out-of-market applicants rarely have.
Which companies hire development directors in Boston?
Employers hiring development directors in Boston right now include Deloitte, Accenture, and Circana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's hiring mix leans heavily toward academic medical centers, research universities, and established nonprofits, alongside a growing number of social impact organizations based in the Innovation District.
Are there remote development director jobs in Boston?
Yes, though remote availability is limited because development director work typically requires in-person donor cultivation and leadership presence. About 42% of development director openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most flexibility found in research, grant writing, and strategy functions rather than frontline major gifts.
How can I get a development director job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is moving up from a development associate or major gifts officer role at a mid-size nonprofit or university, where you build a donor portfolio and learn stewardship firsthand. Boston's dense network of community health centers, arts organizations, and advocacy nonprofits regularly promote from within, and an interim or acting development director assignment often leads to a permanent offer.
Which industries hire the most development directors in Boston?
Most development director openings in Boston sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's concentration of world-class hospitals, research universities, and long-standing cultural institutions creates sustained demand that makes it one of the most active development director markets on the East Coast.
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