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Alison Greenwood

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Business Development professional experienced in identifying and cultivating new client relationships. Achieved success in driving growth opportunities across Phase I, II, and III clinical trials, FSP, PVG and RWE across small to emerging biotechnology organizations. Experience building C-suite relationships, negotiating large complex global solutions, and working across multiple therapeutic and functional areas within the organization to drive new client revenue.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Development Director

Parexel, Inc
Raleigh, NC
11.2015 - Current

Identification of new clients in Southeast territory covering North Carolina to Florida

  • Responsible for identifying over 70 new clients through market penetration initiatives
  • Generated robust pipeline through targeted outreach, local networking and industry conference participation

Generated nearly $400M in revenue during tenure

Recipient of global territory award two consecutive years in a row (2021, 2022)

Annual revenue generation exceeding $20M across all business segments including Phase I, II/III and RWE projects.

  • Developed comprehensive business strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology; Rare Diseases; Infectious Diseases; Immunology; Respiratory and Neurology clinical trials

Successfully negotiated three (3) strategic partnerships valued at >$80M

Experience negotiating and executing large, full service contracts

  • Led cross functional teams through proposal, bid pursuit and complex contract execution process.

Regularly maintained CRM, Sales Forecasting and Contract renewals

Senior Director, Business Development

KPS
Malvern, PA
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Identify opportunities to deliver customized outsourcing solutions
  • Deployment of contract staff to support project-based staffing needs
  • Supported the recruitment of CRAs, Clinical Operations and Project Management staff
  • Negotiated rates and contractual terms for outsourced staff

Director, Business Development

DOCS, an ICON Company
Durham, NC
01.2014 - 12.2014

• Prospecting of global resourcing solutions across biopharma and device sectors
• Identification of RFI/RFP opportunities for FSP and Contract Staffing projects
• Attended industry conferences representing DOCS

Executive Director, Strategic Development

RPS, Inc
Blue Bell, PA
2005 - 2013

• Management of three (3) Strategic Development Directors
• Started Central Reading Adjudication Team for Lupus Clinical Trials
• Recruited and managed team of 12+ Medical Reviewers
• Generate responses to RFI/RFP requests

Senior Director, Business Development

RPS, Inc
Blue Bell, PA
2000 - 2005

• Identification of new business opportunities
• Focus on Contract Staffing projects for CRAs, Data Managers
• Introduction of FSP model to pharmaceutical clients
• Attended industry conferences representing RPS

Executive Recruiter

ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services
Blue Bell, PA
1995 - 2000

• Started Medical Writing Recruitment Department
• Averaged 2 permanent placements per month (salaries ranging from $80-$100K)
• Top recruiter in both revenue generated and placements made

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
05-1994

Skills

    Client Engagement & Relationship Management

    Key Account Leadership

    Commercial Strategy & Sales Excellence

    Territory, Market & Industry Insight

    Customer Engagement

    Territory Management

    Sales Strategy & Commercial Planning

    Territory & Account Planning

    Relationship Building & Management

    Key Account Development

    Pricing & Contract Negotiations

    Industry Networking

    CRM Tools

    Complex Multi‑Study Partnerships

Timeline

Senior Business Development Director

Parexel, Inc
11.2015 - Current

Senior Director, Business Development

KPS
01.2015 - 11.2015

Director, Business Development

DOCS, an ICON Company
01.2014 - 12.2014

Executive Director, Strategic Development

RPS, Inc
2005 - 2013

Senior Director, Business Development

RPS, Inc
2000 - 2005

Executive Recruiter

ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services
1995 - 2000

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fairleigh Dickinson University