Business Development Lead

EMJ - European Medical Journal; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Socials and Celebrations

VIP Perks

Wellbeing Support

Time to Recharge

Incentives

Fuel for Success

Active Lifestyle

Our Buddy Programme

Résumé du poste

EMJ - European Medical Journal is seeking a Business Development Lead to accelerate growth of our CME portfolio, owning strategy through to execution and revenue delivery. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this hands-on sales leadership role will empower you to drive sustainable revenue and expand our impact.

Based in London, you will build, convert and expand partnerships with pharmaceutical and life-science organisations, shaping innovative educational solutions aligned to client

Qualifications

• Proven track record in medical education, healthcare communications, or life-sciences with revenue responsibility.
• Strong business development capability and partnerships with pharma or healthcare.
• Understanding CME or scientific content development and HCP audiences.
• Ability to drive opportunities from concept through sale and delivery with cross-functional teamwork.
• Strategic mindset to translate market insights into education solutions.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute EMJ’s CME commercial strategy, driving revenue across therapy areas, formats, and geographies.
• Build, convert, and expand strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and life-science organisations.
• Shape educational solutions aligned to client objectives and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with editorial, medical, marketing, and delivery teams for seamless CME program execution.
• Identify and unlock new market opportunities.
• Elevate EMJ’s reputation through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Connaissances

Sales leadership

Medical education

Partnership development

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

This is a highly visible commercial leadership role to accelerate growth, drive innovation, and expand impact in the global continuing medical education (CME) landscape.

Key Information

• Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
• Working pattern: 5 days/week in our London/Moorgate office

What You’ll Own

The Business Development Lead will lead the commercial growth of EMJ’s CME portfolio, owning strategy through to execution and revenue delivery. This is a hands-on sales leadership role where educational vision meets commercial performance. Reporting directly to the CCO, you will be empowered to:

• Define and execute EMJ’s CME commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth across therapy areas, formats, and geographies.
• Build, convert, and expand strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and life-science organisations, positioning EMJ as a trusted medical education partner of choice.
• Shape innovative, high-impact educational solutions aligned to client objectives, learner needs, and evolving accreditation standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, medical, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure seamless development and execution of CME programs.
• Identify and unlock new market opportunities
• Elevate EMJ’s reputation and visibility in the medical education ecosystem through thought leadership, industry engagement, and client advocacy.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be a commercially driven medical education professional with a strong track record of growing client partnerships and revenue in a fast-moving healthcare or life-sciences environment.

Experience and Skills

• Proven success in medical education, healthcare communications, publishing, or life-sciences commercial roles with direct responsibility for revenue generation.
• Strong business development capability, with experience securing and growing pharmaceutical or healthcare industry partnerships.
• Solid understanding of continuing medical education (CME) or scientific content development and the needs of healthcare professional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive opportunities from concept through to sale and delivery, collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into commercially viable education solutions.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented, with the ambition to build and expand a medical education function.
• Hands-on and proactive, comfortable operating without established team structures while laying foundations for future scale.
• Commercially focused, results-driven, and confident engaging senior industry stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a dynamic, evolving organisation.

What’s in it for you

• Socials and Celebrations: Our legendary EMJFest, Christmas Party, after-work socials and regular office competitions!
• VIP Perks: Enjoy exclusive access to our Wembley Box, including Concerts, FA Cup Finals, NFL games, and more!
• Wellbeing Support: Benefits from Bupa medical cashback, Aviva private medical insurance & WeCare for added peace of mind.
• Time to Recharge: Start with 25 days’ annual leave increasing with service up to 30 days
• Incentives: Quarterly rewards, including unforgettable experiences such as a trip to Miami!
• Fuel for Success: Begin your day the right way with free breakfast and fresh fruit.
• Active Lifestyle: There’s something for everyone with a 1.5-hour gym lunch!
• Our Buddy Programme: A dedicated buddy from day one to help you settle in and thrive.

About EMJ

At EMJ, our purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally by providing free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We’re passionate about creating Gold Medal Winners. Just as we support healthcare professionals to be the best they can be, we invest in our people by providing the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.

While skills can be developed, values are what truly matter. That’s why we look for people who embody our core values:

• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.
• Manage your own shit: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We know that no one meets every requirement listed in a job description, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.