Strategic CRO Business Development Director – UK

ERGOMED; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergomed is seeking an experienced CRO Business Development Director based in the UK. You will lead strategic sales plans, develop account strategies, and expand through key sponsors.

The role requires strong negotiation, presentation and leadership skills, an established network of decision makers in pharma/biotech, and willingness to travel as needed. You will identify new markets, coordinate bids, and convert opportunities into profitable contracts while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• CRO sales experience with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Preferable experience in UK and Nordic countries.
• Established network of decision makers within Pharma/Biotech with track record of securing profitable service contracts.
• Awareness of trends and regulations in clinical trials across Ergomed Group countries.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills to convincingly present service features and benefits.
• Excellent organizational, planning and multitasking abilities with customer focus.
• Ability to travel according to business development needs.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and develops strategic sales plans within a territory or accounts.
• Develop account strategies and expansion plans; grow through key accounts.
• Identify new markets and opportunities; research sales points.
• Lead proposal input and organize sponsor presentations for opportunities.
• Coordinate budget/contract negotiations post-award within territory.
• Interact with operations to track study status and coordinate changes.
• Maintain regular contact and rapport with future and current clients.
• Monitor competitor CRO activities and market trends.
• Plan and attend major industry events and tradeshows.

Skills

CRO sales experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

UK & Nordic experience

Decision-maker network

Presentation skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel willingness

Job description

Ergomed is seeking an experienced CRO Business Development Director based in the UK. You will lead strategic sales plans, develop account strategies, and expand through key sponsors.

The role requires strong negotiation, presentation and leadership skills, an established network of decision makers in pharma/biotech, and willingness to travel as needed. You will identify new markets, coordinate bids, and convert opportunities into profitable contracts while collaborating with cross-functional