Business Development Director

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Business Development Director to spearhead growth and lead a talented team. This home-based role, requiring regular travel, involves developing strategic plans, building client relationships, and driving sales in the biopharma sector. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes and deliver exceptional service solutions. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this opportunity offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and career growth, and help shape the future of biopharma testing.

Benefits

Enhanced leave entitlements

Pension plan

Life assurance

Healthcare

Flexible leave schemes

Worldwide career opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within biopharma.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through personal sales targets.
• Lead and mentor a small team of business development professionals.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Software

Job description

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Business Development Director, Livingston

Client: Eurofins UK BioPharma Services

Location: Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4660548cfaf8

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a home-based role with regular travel required across the UK and potentially Europe.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for driving business growth through personal sales targets while leading and mentoring a small team of business development professionals. The team handles all Biopharma Product Testing work from UK Biopharma customers, selling the capabilities of the UK BPT labs and the European and global Eurofins BPT lab networks.

Main Duties

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the biopharma product testing market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team, providing guidance to achieve objectives.
• Prepare and deliver quotations, presentations, and proposals to prospective clients.
• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and technical experts, as well as other Eurofins labs, to meet client needs and improve processes.
• Monitor and report on sales performance to senior management.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing.
• Support the design of service solutions.
• Manage UK ComLIMS (CLO, CLQ, CLPA) and contractual processes.
• Schedule team activities and deliver training.
• Develop commercial and market awareness initiatives for all employees.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or related roles within biopharma or life sciences industries, with success in meeting sales targets.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished product testing, microbiology, or biocides testing.
• Good understanding of GMP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

Eurofins offers growth, innovation, and learning opportunities, including long service awards, recognition programs, and charitable activities. Benefits include enhanced leave entitlements, pension plan, life assurance, healthcare, flexible leave schemes, worldwide career opportunities, and employee recognition programs.

What Happens Next

Applicants will be invited for assessment centers or staged interviews to meet the team and experience Eurofins' working environment. We collect and process personal data in accordance with data protection obligations.

Closing Date

Apply early as we may close or extend the vacancy depending on application volume. If you do not hear within 4 weeks after the expiry, your application was unsuccessful.

We support your development! Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, apply! Eurofins is committed to career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.

Sustainability matters to us! We aim for carbon neutrality by 2025 through emission reduction and compensation initiatives, encouraging sustainable practices at all levels.

Find out more on our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/