Business Development Director – Pharma

IC Resources; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI startup in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth in the pharma and healthcare sectors. This high-impact role involves leading business development, engaging with major organisations like AstraZeneca and Pfizer, and representing the company at events. The ideal candidate will have a strong business development background, a hunter mentality, and excellent networking skills. Remote work in the UK with travel to Nottingham is required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in new business within pharma or healthcare.
• Strong 'hunter' mentality with a drive to win new business.
• Energetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development across UK pharma and healthcare markets.
• Win new business with major organisations.
• Represent the company at events and conferences.

Skills

Business development

Client-facing experience

Networking

Strong sales mentality

Job description

📍Remote in the UK with ability to travel to Nottingham.

We’re hiring a Business Development Director to drive growth for a fast-scaling behavioural AI start-up in the pharma and healthcare space. This is a high‑impact, front‑end role focused on winning new business and building strategic relationships across the industry.

Business Development Director role:

• Lead business development across UK pharma and healthcare markets
• Engage and win new business with major organisations (e.g., AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson)
• Represent the company at events, conferences, and through public speaking
• Leverage your network to create and convert new opportunities

Business Development Director Requirements:

• Solid experience in new business within pharma or healthcare
• Strong “hunter” mentality with a drive to win new business
• Comfortable in a client‑facing, market‑facing role
• Energetic, proactive approach — someone who gets out and makes things happen

If you are interested in joining a leading‑edge behavioural AI start‑up and making a real impact – get in touch with Rebecca at IC Resources for more information!