Business Development Manager EU

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly growing organization in the drug discovery sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive their growth strategy across Europe. This role involves identifying and securing new clients while nurturing existing relationships, all within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business development within the CRO space, coupled with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to accelerating the development of life-changing therapies and make a significant impact in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in business development or sales in a CRO.
• Strong network in the biotech/pharma sectors across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies in Europe.
• Identify and approach potential clients in biotech and pharma.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Chemistry

PhD in related field

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description: Business Development Manager - Drug Discovery CRO (Europe)

Location: Europe (Remote or Hybrid with travel)

Industry: Drug Discovery & CRO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

The organisation is a fast-growing, innovation-driven Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in early-stage drug discovery. Our mission is to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies by providing world-class scientific services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies across the globe.

We are looking to expand our commercial team with a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager in Europe.

As Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, identifying, engaging, and securing new clients while nurturing long-term relationships with existing partners. Your scientific understanding and commercial acumen will enable you to communicate complex solutions and tailor offerings to client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust business development strategy across the European market.
• Identify and approach potential clients in the biotech and pharma sectors.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers and KOLs.
• Promote our full suite of drug discovery services.
• Attend conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
• Collaborate closely with scientific and project management teams to deliver proposals and close deals.
• Maintain a CRM and prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field (PhD is a plus).
• Proven track record (3-7+ years) in BD or sales within a CRO Drug Discovery background.
• Strong network in biotech/pharma across Europe.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Based in Europe, with flexibility to travel.