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Director of Business Development - UK (CRO)

Harris & Co Executive Search
Birmingham
4 months ago
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🌍 Director of Business Development – UK (CRO)

📍Location:United Kingdom (Remote)

🕒Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a proven dealmaker with a passion for clinical development? My client, a dynamic and globally recognizedContract Research Organization (CRO), is seeking aDirector of Business Developmentto lead and expand their growth efforts in the UK market. This role focuses on engaging small to mid-sized biotech clients across Phases I–IV.


🔬About the Company

My client is a leading Global CRO delivering high-quality, full-service clinical development solutions. From First-in-Human studies to global Phase III trials, they partner with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to bring life-changing therapies to market faster and more efficiently.


💼The Role

As Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within the small to mid-sized biotech sector across the UK. You will represent their full suite of clinical services and collaborate with internal scientific, operational, and executive teams to deliver tailored client solutions.


🎯Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage new business opportunities across the UK biotech sector
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting through to contract close
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized proposals and strategies
  • Cultivate long-term relationships to foster repeat business and referrals
  • Track pipeline activity, forecast accurately, and report progress regularly
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings


✅Must-Have Requirements

  • Minimum5 years of proven successin sellingPhases I–IV clinical servicesat aCRO
  • Demonstrated track record of winning new business withsmall to mid-sized biotech companies
  • Strong understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and regulatory environment
  • Ability to translate scientific/technical solutions into compelling business proposals
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Based in the UK with the ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed


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