Business Development Director

Airfinity Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airfinity Ltd is seeking a Business Development Director to strengthen client relationships and drive revenue growth in the pharmaceutical sector. This role requires strategic advisory skills and a client-centric approach to propose tailored solutions. The candidate must possess a strong understanding of market trends and have substantial experience in consultative sales, especially with large pharmaceutical clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in consultative sales or business development, primarily with large pharmaceutical clients.
• Proven track record of driving revenue and managing relationships in a consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and identify new opportunities within existing accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical clients.

Skills

Sales & Commercial Acumen

Client-Centric Mindset

Strategic Process Orientation

Communication & Influence

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

5+ years of experience in Key Account Management or Business Development

Familiarity with MEDDPIC or SPIN methodologies

Job description

This range is provided by Airfinity Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Airfinity is a leading provider of data and analytics solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. We partner with clients to help them better understand disease landscapes, predict demand, and improve outcomes for various infectious diseases. Our mission is to deliver strategic insights and expert guidance that empower our clients to make informed decisions.

Objective of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Director (Large Pharmaceutical clients) to serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for our pharmaceutical clients. In this role, you will focus on providing strategic counsel and support, identifying opportunities for collaboration, driving sales growth, and helping clients leverage Airfinity’s solutions to meet their objectives. Your goal is to strengthen client relationships, ensure satisfaction, and sustainably grow our business through value-added engagement rather than transactional sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to key executives within pharmaceutical companies, advising on data and analytics strategies that address their unique challenges and objectives.
• Sales & Business Growth: Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts and expanding our footprint across the DACH region. Develop account strategies, negotiate contracts, and close deals that align with client needs and Airfinity’s value proposition.
• Relationship Management: Develop and nurture long-term, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders (Director to Executive level) in Brand, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
• Tailored Solutions: Collaborate with internal product and analyst teams to design and propose bespoke solutions for clients, ensuring each recommendation is rooted in client-specific insights and goals.
• Market & Industry Insights: Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and policies in the pharmaceutical sector, proactively sharing relevant updates and recommendations with clients.
• Representation: Represent Airfinity at industry conferences and events, demonstrating thought leadership and cultivating opportunities to support clients’ evolving needs.

Skills, Qualifications, and Profile

Experience & Knowledge:

• 5+ years of Key Account Management, consultative sales, or business development experience with SaaS, data and analytics, or consulting services in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience selling to and working with large pharmaceutical clients.
• Sales & Commercial Acumen: A proven ability to drive revenue growth, manage sales pipelines, and negotiate complex deals while maintaining a client-centric approach.
• Client-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of building trust-based relationships and delivering high-value, consultative guidance to clients.
• Strategic Process Orientation: Familiarity with frameworks such as MEDDPIC, SPIN, or MH methodologies, and an ability to apply these to a consultative, client-focused sales approach.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for diverse stakeholders and effectively articulating actionable insights.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A passion for continuous learning and professional development, staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies.
• Self-Motivated & Results-Oriented: Ability to work independently, set and achieve goals, and drive meaningful outcomes for clients.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel: Willingness to travel as needed to meet clients, attend events, and represent Airfinity.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential.

Location - London, Hybrid.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture. We do not discriminate on any basis and believe that a broad range of perspectives helps us innovate and reach our collective potential.

Join Airfinity and play a pivotal role in empowering pharmaceutical clients through data-driven insights, strategic guidance, and commercial success.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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