Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global clinical Contract Research Organisation is seeking a Business Development Director in Bedford. This remote role focuses on the UK/western European market, emphasizing sales growth and account management in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Candidates should possess a proven sales background, strong networking capabilities, and business strategy development experience.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in pharma, biotech, or medical device sectors.
• Ability to secure new business and manage accounts effectively.
• Experience in creating and implementing business development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales and business development targets.
• Creating and implementing business development strategies.
• Prospecting to establish a pipeline of opportunities.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Account Management

Business Development

Networking

Pipeline Development

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation, Bedford

Client:

RBW Consulting

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

Job Description:

I am currently looking for a Business Development Director for a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization with a strong reputation, stable client base, and consistent growth. This newly created, individual sales contributor role is remote, focusing on the UK/western European territory. Responsibilities include securing new business, managing accounts in pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors across various therapeutic areas, and developing sales strategies. Successful candidates will have a hunter mentality, a strong network, and a proven sales track record in the region.

Your role will include:

• Achieving sales and business development targets
• Creating and implementing business development strategies
• Prospecting to establish a pipeline of opportunities
• Using Salesforce to track client activities
• Leading the sales process for generated and received leads
• Managing proposal development to meet client expectations
• Redefining profitable market niches based on evidence
• Supporting marketing strategies
• Developing sales targets and plans with leadership
• Supporting pre-sales activities and resource securing
• Engaging with agents, consultants, and research staff
• Attending conferences and trade shows to create opportunities