Business Development Director - Cro

Mantell Associates has partnered with an industry leading Drug-Discovery CRO organisation who is seeking a Director of Business Development to strengthen its Commercial team. In this role, you will oversee the entire product and service portfolio and take immediate responsibility for assigned customers within the Drug Discovery space.

Business Development Director - Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in key conferences to enhance company visibility and identify new opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues from various areas to develop tailored solutions and encourage internal cross departmental cooperation
• Foster long-term relationships with clients using existing networks and other sales tools to grow the client base
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's reach and impact
• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop strategies for attracting and retaining clients and raising awareness of the company's services to increase revenue
• Lead project acquisition - negotiate contracts, generate client proposals and bids, and close deals to meet business objectives
• Maintain close contact with key decision-makers at customer organisations across different departments
• Provide strategic oversight for all Sales, Business Development, and Marketing activities of the organisation

Business Development Director - Requirements:

• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutics, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Proven track record of successfully establishing strategic partnerships
• Strong leadership experience in Sales/Business Development and Key Account Management within a Commercial function
• Possess technical knowledge and subject matter expertise
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Comfortable utilising technology as a key part of the sales process
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer orientation and expert advice into sales success and long-term customer relationships

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.