Director of Business Development - Opportunity, Mid Sized CRO - EU

Meet Life Sciences; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to lead its expansion across Europe. This fully remote position offers the chance to work closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, focusing on early-phase clinical trials in oncology, CNS, and rare diseases. The role emphasizes building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth, making it a pivotal opportunity for a proactive professional. With a competitive salary and a performance-driven commission structure, this position provides the autonomy and flexibility to shape the future of business development in a growing mid-sized Clinical Research Organisation.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Performance-driven commission structure

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Flexibility and autonomy

Formación

• Proven experience in business development in a CRO or pharma setting.
• Strong understanding of early-phase clinical trials in oncology and CNS.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sales strategy for market expansion in Europe.
• Identify and engage key biotech and pharma decision-makers.

Conocimientos

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Client Relationship Management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a growing mid-sized Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) , is seeking an ambitious Business Development Director to drive expansion across Europe . This is a key opportunity for a proactive professional with a hunter mindset and a passion for developing strategic partnerships with biotech and pharma clients.

Role Overview :

The Business Development Director will be responsible for establishing and expanding the company’s presence in European markets . The role will focus on early-phase clinical trials (Phase 1-2) in oncology, CNS, and rare diseases , working closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies to drive business growth. From identifying high-potential opportunities to closing deals, this role plays a critical part in positioning the organisation as a leading partner in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive market expansion across Europe.
• Identify and engage with key biotech and pharma decision-makers to build long-term partnerships.
• Manage RFPs, lead negotiations, and deliver tailored solution presentations to potential clients.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events across Europe.
• Work closely with internal teams to align business strategies with market needs.
• Ensure client satisfaction and ongoing relationship management to drive repeat business.

Requirements :

• Proven experience in business development within a full-service CRO, biotech, or pharma setting.
• Strong understanding of early-phase clinical trials (Phase 1-2), particularly in oncology, CNS, and rare diseases.
• Ability to develop new business pipelines and secure high-value contracts with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and performance-driven commission structure.
• Opportunity to lead European business expansion in a growing mid-sized CRO.
• Flat structure, providing direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Fully remote role with flexibility and autonomy.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping European business development for a growing CRO, driving success in high-demand therapeutic areas.

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