Business Development Director

Clearwater People Solutions; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Life Sciences is seeking a Business Development Director to drive strategic growth in top accounts, focusing on pharmaceutical and biotech partners. The candidate should have over 7 years of experience in strategic sales, particularly within Clinical Operations. This role offers industry-leading commission, the ability to work remotely, and significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading commission plan

Fully remote work option

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in life sciences, ideally in patient recruitment.
• Experience in selling into Clinical Operations.
• A strong network of senior-level contacts.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth in Top-Accounts.
• Build trusted client relationships with decision-makers.
• Lead the commercial cycle from prospecting to deal closure.

Skills

Strategic sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Our client, a fast-scaling technology company within the Life Sciences sector is seeking a Business Development Director to join their growing team. The Business Development Director will be able to demonstrate proven experience of selling into Clinical Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive strategic growth in your Top-Accounts and region, identifying and securing new business opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO partners.
• Build trusted client relationships with senior decision-makers in Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and R&D.
• Lead the full commercial cycle - from prospecting to pitching, proposal design, and deal closure.
• Translate client needs into tailored, impactful solutions that integrate our client's suite of recruitment, retention, and real-world evidence offerings.
• Deliver a consistent flow of high-quality proposals, leveraging internal resources and collaboration with delivery teams.

Key Experience

• Proven strategic sales & account executive with 7+ years in life sciences, ideally in patient recruitment
• Expert in selling into Clinical Operations or similar functions, with a network of senior-level contacts, ideally in patient recruitment
• Proactive, strategic, persistent, and love building something from the ground up.
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated by impact, autonomy, and innovation.

Benefits

Benefits include industry leading commission plan, ability to be based fully remotely and opportunity to develop and grow career and progress.

Please apply as directed!