Global Senior BD Director, Life Sciences | Flexible Hours

Clariness; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Personal development budget

Team events

International collaboration

Job summary

Clariness seeks a Senior Business Development Director to drive growth across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and CRO sectors. The role focuses on developing new business, managing key accounts, and expanding partnerships globally.

You will lead high-stakes engagements with large pharma and life sciences players, build strong client relationships, and contribute to market insights and product improvements. Flexible hours and international travel are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of sales and business development with targets.
• Experience with large pharma, biotech, CROs, or life sciences.
• Experience in international markets including communications, demand generation, and product marketing.
• Experience supporting or leading large patient recruitment campaigns.
• Proven ability to build strategic client relationships and drive growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience hiring or mentoring commercial or marketing talent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and closing new business opportunities in biotech, pharma, medical devices, and CRO sectors.
• Grow and manage strategic and existing customer accounts.
• Build relationships with clients, partners, distributors, and key opinion leaders.
• Represent Clariness at conferences, events, and client meetings.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide forecasts.
• Support leadership to hit commercial objectives and improve products/services.
• Act as a trusted advisor by sharing market insights and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Market insights

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Clariness seeks a Senior Business Development Director to drive growth across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and CRO sectors. The role focuses on developing new business, managing key accounts, and expanding partnerships globally.

You will lead high-stakes engagements with large pharma and life sciences players, build strong client relationships, and contribute to market insights and product improvements. Flexible hours and international travel are possible.