Senior Vice President Business Development

EPM Scientific; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Contract Research Organisation is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business Development to drive global strategy and oversee all commercial operations. The candidate will lead a high-performance team, foster partnerships, and represent the organisation at industry events. Applicants should have an advanced scientific degree, 15+ years of experience in business development with at least 5 years in an executive role. The role offers remote flexibility within Europe and requires approximately 20% international travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business development and commercial leadership.
• 5+ years in an executive role within a CRO or life sciences organization.
• Strong understanding of GLP, GxP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global commercial strategy.
• Lead and mentor the business development team.
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Drive market positioning and brand visibility.
• Oversee pricing strategies and contract negotiations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Education

Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences

Job description

Senior Vice President of Business Development : BioA Contract Research

An innovative and specialised Contract Research Organisation (CRO) is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader to drive its global business development strategy. This executive role will oversee all commercial operations, set strategic direction, and foster high-level partnerships to accelerate growth. The position offers remote flexibility within Europe and requires international travel to engage with clients and represent the organisation at industry events. The company is a leader in bioanalytical services for pharmaceutical and biotech markets, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth and market expansion objectives.
• Lead and mentor the business development team, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders
• Drive market positioning and brand visibility through thought leadership, participation in international conferences, and engagement with industry networks.
• Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial governance, ensuring profitability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in business development and commercial leadership , with at least 5 years in an executive role within a CRO or related life sciences organisation.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships at a global level.
• Strong understanding of GLP, GxP regulations and familiarity with Discovery, Pre-clinical, or Early-stage clinical (Phase I-III) services.
• Based in Europe, with willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20%) and work remotely full-time.