Business Development Director

Clearwater People Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Director to drive strategic growth in the Life Sciences sector. The role involves building client relationships, leading the commercial cycle, and producing tailored solutions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and expertise in Clinical Operations. This position offers the flexibility to work fully remotely and includes an industry-leading commission plan.

Benefits

Industry leading commission plan

Ability to work fully remotely

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 7+ years in life sciences, ideally in patient recruitment.
• Expert in selling into Clinical Operations or similar functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive strategic growth in your Top-Accounts and region.
• Build trusted client relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Lead the full commercial cycle from prospecting to deal closure.

Skills

Strategic sales

Client relationship management

Proactive selling

Autonomy

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.

Benefits

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

Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Director

• 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 for the Business Development Director

• 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.

Please apply as directed!