Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation

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

Job summary

A global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization is seeking a Business Development Director based in Liverpool. This role involves securing new business within the pharma and biotech sectors across various therapeutic areas. Key responsibilities include developing strategies, managing sales processes, and collaborating with clinical experts.

Qualifications

• Proven sales record in CRO solutions.
• Strong network in pharma, biotech, and medical devices.
• Hunter mentality with a focus on securing new business.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Networking

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation, Liverpool

Client:

RBW Consulting

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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 excellent growth record. This is a newly created, exciting role working with a high-performance international team. You will be supported by a respected commercial team and clinical experts, joining a collaborative culture.

The role is an individual sales contributor position, remote-based, focusing on the UK/western European territory. Responsibilities include securing new business and managing accounts within pharma, biotech, and medical device companies across various therapeutic areas such as oncology, CNS, renal, and rare diseases. Success requires a hunter mentality, a strong network, and a proven sales record in this region, selling CRO solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving sales and business development targets
• Developing and implementing business strategies for target markets
• Prospecting to build a pipeline of opportunities and RFPs
• Using Salesforce to track client activities and opportunities
• Leading sales processes and proposal development
• Redefining profitable market niches based on evidence
• Providing input to marketing strategies
• Contributing to sales targets, strategies, and plans
• Supporting pre-sales activities and resource securing
• Engaging with agents and consultants in other regions
• Collaborating with research staff to maximize sales opportunities
• Attending conferences and trade shows to generate leads