Europe Life Sciences BD Director – Quality & Compliance

ProPharma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma seeks a Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across Europe for life sciences clients including pharma, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. You will drive revenue, shape client solutions, and build executive relationships with CEOs, CMOs, and other leaders.

You will develop BD plans, manage a robust sales pipeline, and collaborate with delivery teams to align capabilities with client needs, enabling successful market expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, consulting sales, account management, or strategic partnerships.
• Minimum 5 years of experience selling consulting or professional services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO/CDMO, or healthcare organisations.
• Proven track record of delivering significant revenue growth and managing complex enterprise sales cycles.
• Experience building relationships with senior and C-suit stakeholders across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve ambitious growth objectives across Europe.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue consulting opportunities within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, and digital health companies.
• Lead end-to-end sales process from prospecting to contract negotiation and closure.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers across Europe.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, marketing, and leadership to tailor client solutions and drive market expansion.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Account management

Consulting sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Healthcare, Engineering, or related

MBA, MSc, PhD or equivalent

Job description

ProPharma seeks a Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across Europe for life sciences clients including pharma, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. You will drive revenue, shape client solutions, and build executive relationships with CEOs, CMOs, and other leaders.

You will develop BD plans, manage a robust sales pipeline, and collaborate with delivery teams to align capabilities with client needs, enabling successful market expansion.