Patrick Klesa
Covington
Summary
Business development and clinical research professional with experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors across the clinical development lifecycle. Currently focused on sponsor engagement, CRO capabilities positioning, and partnership development within a global clinical research organization. Background in biology with hands‑on exposure to research operations, regulatory strategy discussions, and real‑world evidence solutions. Experienced working with emerging and mid‑size biotech companies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Associate, Sales
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services
Covington, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
- Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Assist in the development and execution of sales and partnership strategies.
- Attend conferences to support on-site team and engage with prospective clients
- Support negotiations, contract development, and deal execution.
- Coordinate team schedules and confirm meetings for team at conferences across the globe
- Collaborate with internal teams to align business objectives and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Track and analyze business development metrics to optimize performance.
Research Associate
CTI Clinical Trials and Consulting
Covington, KY
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Initiate collaboration opportunities for CTI Laboratory Services
- Collaborate closely with cross-company department leads / executives for company-wide budgeting project
- Evolve, analyze, interpret, and present a highly complex financial revenue projection model and metrics in Excel for CTI Laboratory Services executives
- Produce profitable business and growth strategies for CTI Laboratory Services using current service metrics
- Provide administrative support for CTI executives
- Assist the Business Development team with obtaining potential client information
- Create and update multiple study trackers
- Organize, compose, and produce professional letters, summaries, reports, minutes, etc., using Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proofread documents ensuring grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct
- Create professional binders for distribution to clients
- Assist in data entry, filing, and front desk / phone coverage
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Account Executive Sales Intern
Ace Vision Ultrasound
St. Charles, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched and compiled potential client data by targeting imaging centers in the northeastern US
- Built and established relationships with potential clients via cold and scheduled sales calls
- Responsible for pursuing leads and providing product support
- Answered product questions effectively
Teaching Assistant
Elon University
Elon, NC
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated clearly and thoroughly the proper care and use of lab equipment
- Happily provided individual and small group support to reinforce classroom content
- Completed administrative duties such as classroom management and document coordination for professors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2023
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lead Development
- Lead Generation
- Clinical Research & Drug Development
- Biotech & Pharma Sponsor Engagement
- Scientific & Technical Communication
- Continuous professional improvement
- Cross-functional coordination
Accomplishments
- CTI Commerical Team Player of the Year - BDA: 2025
Timeline
Business Development Associate, Sales
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services
02.2025 - Current
Research Associate
CTI Clinical Trials and Consulting
06.2023 - 02.2025
Account Executive Sales Intern
Ace Vision Ultrasound
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Elon University
02.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elon University
CTI Commercial Team Player of the Year - 2025
Internal team voted on this award to showcase team members who went above and beyond to support their team members and achieve their metrics.
Recognized for achieving strong performance while demonstrating effective cross‑team communication and support