Growth Director

Nucleus Global; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Growth Director to drive business development strategy. The role involves generating new business opportunities, growing existing client partnerships, and creating compelling proposals. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, significant experience in medical communications, and a proven ability in consultative selling. The position offers a competitive salary ranging between $135,000 and $150,000, along with a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical setting is required.
• Track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong industry relationships are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate opportunities and leads through market analysis and networking.
• Support client teams in expanding into new therapy areas.
• Lead the creation of innovative proposals that meet client needs.
• Drive the evolution of service offerings in line with industry trends.

Skills

Strategic expertise

Leadership & collaboration

Communication

Project management

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

As Growth Director, you will play a pivotal role in Nucleus Global’s business development strategy. You will identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with prospective clients to expand our presence across new therapy areas and accounts. In this role, you will strengthen the business development pipeline, coordinate the pitch process, equip teams with training and guidance, and shape winning proposals that position Nucleus Global at the forefront of industry innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Generating New Business

• Generate opportunities and leads through market analysis, networking, personal contacts, and targeted prospecting at industry and scientific meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry contacts to secure new clients and accounts.
• Represent Nucleus Global at industry events and coordinate related business development activities.
• Collaborate with growth team and stakeholders across Inizio Medical and Inizio to open and close opportunities.

Growing Existing Client Partnerships

• Support client teams in expanding into new therapy areas and products.
• Broaden service offerings with existing clients across publications, medical affairs, commercial, clinical, HEOR/market access, digital, and AI-driven solutions.

Proposal & Business Development Excellence

• Embed best practices in business development and proposal processes through training and upskilling teams.
• Lead the creation of compelling, innovative, and differentiated proposals that provide strategic solutions to client needs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver proposals with innovative solutions that overcome client challenges and reinforce Nucleus Global’s competitive advantage.
• Drive the evolution of service offerings in line with industry trends such as omnichannel engagement, digital transformation, and AI-powered content.
• Create and refine marketing materials and credentials that highlight Nucleus Global’s expertise and value.

Leadership & Project Management

• Partner with Client Service, Medical and Scientific Services, and Project Management teams, building trusted relationships and influencing teams to align on growth objectives and drive new opportunities.
• Establish, promote, and maintain excellent new business practices across Nucleus Global and through collaboration with Inizio partners.
• Ensure compliance, confidentiality, and high‑quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintain a central growth hub, including capabilities decks, proposal resources, and supporting materials.
• Manage submission of proposals to sourcing platforms such as Ariba.
• Track and respond promptly to potential leads from website enquiries.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a highly motivated, results‑driven individual with deep healthcare communications experience and a proven track record of driving business growth in a medical communications environment. You will bring strong industry relationships, commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire teams to adopt a growth mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical setting.
• Demonstrated success in consultative selling and business development, consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• In‑depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries with strong awareness of client needs.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic expertise: Proven ability to identify opportunities, design solutions, and win new business.
• Leadership & collaboration: Inspires teams, builds strong relationships, and thrives in cross‑functional and virtual environments.
• Communication: Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with advanced storytelling ability to craft cohesive and persuasive proposals.
• Project management: Outstanding organizational skills with the agility to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Personal qualities: Creative, resourceful, accountable, and driven by a passion for science and delivering exceptional client solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Why Join Us

At Nucleus Global, you will have the opportunity to shape the growth of a world‑leading medical communications agency, collaborate with talented colleagues across Inizio, and partner with some of the most innovative organizations in pharma and biotech. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are motivated by creating impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

$135,000 - $150,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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