Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Contract Research Organization is seeking a Business Development Director with a strong track record in sales within pharma and biotechnology. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team, focusing on securing new business across the UK and Western Europe. Candidates must possess stellar networking skills and a proven ability to develop strategic sales plans.

Qualifications

• Strong network in pharma, biotechnology, and medical devices.
• Proven track record in achieving sales and business development targets.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and create strategies for target markets.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of sales opportunities.
• Engage with agents and consultants to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Sales strategy

Networking

Salesforce

Account management

Job description

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Business Development Director - Contract Research Organisation, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

RBW Consulting

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 stable growth. This is a newly created, exciting role working with a high-performance global team. You will be responsible for securing new business and managing accounts within pharma, biotechnology, and medical device companies across various therapeutic areas including oncology, CNS, renal, and rare diseases. This remote position focuses on the UK and Western Europe, requiring a hunter mentality and a strong network in the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Achieving sales and business development targets and creating strategies for target markets.
2. Prospecting to establish a pipeline of sales opportunities and RFPs from potential clients.
3. Using Salesforce to track client activities and update opportunities.
4. Leading the sales process for generated and received leads.
5. Managing proposal development to meet client expectations.
6. Redefining profitable market niches based on evidence.
7. Providing input to marketing strategies supporting business development.
8. Developing sales targets, strategies, and plans with leadership.
9. Supporting pre-sales activities and resource securing.
10. Engaging with agents and consultants in other regions.
11. Collaborating with internal research staff to maximize opportunities.
12. Attending conferences and trade shows to create opportunities.