EMEA Director, BioPharma Partnerships & Growth

Alamar Biosciences, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamar Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Director of BioPharma Business Development for the EMEA region. The role leads strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives with pharma, biotech, and CROs to accelerate adoption of Alamar's ultra-sensitive proteomics platform.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales or BD in biotech, strong drug-development knowledge, and excellent negotiation and leadership skills. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or MBA) in life sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in sales or business development, preferably in proteomics, diagnostics, or biotech.
• Customer centric approach and understanding client needs to translate them into product or partnership opportunities.
• Proven track record of closing strategic deals and managing complex partnerships.
• Deep understanding of drug development, clinical trial design, biomarker validation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Innovative thinking to identify novel opportunities for technology application and growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnerships:Identify, negotiate, and manage commercial opportunities in the BioPharma and CRO market segment
• Market Expansion:Develop and execute strategies to expand Alamar's presence in drug discovery and translational research.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to align product development with market needs
• Customer Engagement:Build relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical researchers, and decision-makers in BioPharma and CROs
• Regulatory Insight:Provide input on clinical validation strategies and regulatory pathways (e.g., FDA, CE-IVD)
• Revenue Growth:Drive revenue through commercial partnerships and strategic deals

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD/MD/MBA)

Job description

Alamar Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Director of BioPharma Business Development for the EMEA region. The role leads strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives with pharma, biotech, and CROs to accelerate adoption of Alamar's ultra-sensitive proteomics platform.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales or BD in biotech, strong drug-development knowledge, and excellent negotiation and leadership skills. Travel up to 50% may be required.