Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Contract Research Organization is seeking a Business Development Director to manage accounts and secure new business in the pharmaceutical sector. This pivotal role will focus on various therapeutic areas and offers a remote working option within the UK or western Europe. Candidates should possess a strong sales record and be adept at developing innovative business strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in the CRO industry.
• Experience with pharma, biotech, and medical device companies.
• Strong hunter mentality required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and develop business strategies.
• Lead proposal development and collaborate with marketing.
• Engage with industry agents, consultants, and events to create opportunities.

Skills

Sales Strategies

Account Management

Business Development

Client Activity Tracking

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation, Chelmsford

Client:

RBW Consulting

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

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 and stable client base. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work remotely within the UK/western European territory, focusing on securing new business and managing accounts within pharma, biotech, and medical device companies across various therapeutic areas including oncology, CNS, renal, and rare diseases.

The role requires a hunter mentality and a proven sales track record in the region, selling comprehensive CRO solutions. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, developing business strategies, prospecting, utilizing Salesforce for client activity tracking, leading proposal development, redefining market niches, collaborating with marketing, and engaging with agents, consultants, and industry events to generate opportunities.