Business Development Associate

About Profound Research  Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients. We handle all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. Our model gives patients access to the newest therapies while maintaining the trusted patient-physician relationship.     Our Mission: Improving lives by providing advanced therapeutic options    Our Vision: Creating the absolute best patient-physician experience in clinical research    Our Values:   Compassion: We prioritize the patient-physician relationship, ensuring every interaction is service-oriented and patient-centered  About Profound Research  Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients. We handle all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. Our model gives patients access to the newest therapies while maintaining the trusted patient-physician relationship.     Our Mission: Improving lives by providing advanced therapeutic options    Our Vision: Creating the absolute best patient-physician experience in clinical research      Why This Role Exists  At Profound Research, growth depends on building strong partnerships and bringing the right clinical trials into our network.     The Business Development Associate (BDA) is responsible for initial outreach and early-stage engagement with Sponsors and CROs to proactively communicate Profound’s differentiated capabilities, therapeutic strengths, and execution track record. This role focuses on top-of-funnel relationship building, positioning Profound as a preferred partner early in the study planning and feasibility process.     While this role does not directly drive deal closure, it plays a critical role in shaping Sponsor and CRO perception, building awareness, and enabling downstream study opportunities.     What You’ll Do    Sponsor & CRO Outreach  Conduct proactive outreach to Sponsors and CROs to introduce Profound and articulate its core capabilities, scale, and therapeutic experience  Physical Requirements & Work Environment   This role is primarily performed in a remote/office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, working on a computer, and participating in virtual meetings  Physical Requirements & Work Environment  This role is primarily performed in a remote/office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, working on a computer, and participating in virtual meetings  Requires the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and to read and interpret detailed materials  Minimal travel to company sites, meetings, or partner locations may be required, including the ability to navigate office/clinical environments and transport typical work materials  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role    Why Join Profound Research?     Meaningful Impact:  Every role at Profound contributes to advancing medical knowledge and expanding therapeutic options for patients – the work we do here matters.  Professional Growth:  We invest in our people through comprehensive training, certification support, and ongoing education to help you grow in your role and your career.  Leadership & Advancement:  Profound is a place where initiative is recognized. We actively support internal growth and create pathways for people to take on greater responsibility over time.   Collaborative Culture:  You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about clinical research and committed to doing it well.   Full Benefits Package:  Competitive compensation, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and professional development support.  country: US all locations: [Remote] commitment: Full-time department: Commercial location: Remote team: Business Development