Business Development Associate (French Speaker)
Business Development Associate – French Speaker
Grow your career in life sciences with a global CRO
Are you a French-speaking professional eager to develop your career in a fast-growing, international environment? OPIS, a quality-focused and science-driven Contract Research Organization (CRO), is looking for a motivated Business Development Associate (French-speaking) to join our expanding global team.
This is an exciting opportunity to start a structured career path in business development, with a clear promotion plan:
👉 Business Development Manager within 18 months, based on performance
👉 Business Development Director after further progression within the company
🔍 What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Associate, you will support the growth of our presence in French-speaking markets by:
Researching and identifying potential client companies and decision-makers
Mapping organizational structures to support targeted outreach
Contacting prospective clients by phone and email to present OPIS’s services
Organizing virtual (e.g., Webex) or face-to-face meetings between OPIS teams and client decision-makers
Updating and maintaining contact details and follow-up information in our CRM system
Managing correspondence with professionalism and ensuring timely responses
Supporting the Business Development team’s efforts across Europe and globally
🎓 What You Bring
1–3 years of experience in a sales role (i.e Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative)
Native/Fluent French speaker, with Fluent English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident with Microsoft Office tools; experience with CRMs is a plus
Organized, analytical, and proactive in your approach
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow
🌱 What We Offer
Competitive salary
Full onboarding and training to ensure your success in the role
Long-term growth opportunities in a stable and expanding international company
A clear development path from Associate to Manager to Director
The chance to work remotely or in one of our global offices, depending on your location
🌍 About OPIS
OPIS is an international CRO with over 25 years of experience conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials, non-interventional studies, and medical device investigations. With offices and clinical research activities across the globe, we offer end-to-end services including:
Scientific consultation and medical writing
Site and study management
Data management and biostatistics
Pharmacovigilance and medical monitoring
Training, quality assurance, and electronic data capture
At OPIS, we bring innovation and integrity to everything we do, helping advance clinical research with precision and care.
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