Homeoffice Business Development Director, Europe with verification

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Business Development Director to build and grow external relationships and identify opportunities to grow revenues and increase profits in Europe, including Spain, France & Italy.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our strategic objectives by leading and managing new client relationships to drive business growth, serving as the primary point of contact for new clients, overseeing all aspects of account development, developing and executing account plans, setting account targets and objectives, identifying areas of account growth and collaborating with internal teams to meet client objectives effectively and efficiently.

As well as leading BD and client-relationship management, the new accounts director will track new markets and trends, recommend new services, grow new strategic partnerships, identify and manage new client opportunities, participate and lead pitch presentations to potential clients, assist in proposal development, and help guide the long-term objectives to meet business objectives. This position requires excellent writing, communication and presentation skills, a strong understanding of the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual who embodies our company vision and values, who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a growing organisation which makes a difference to patients' lives.

This is a full time virtual role, although occasional national and international travel (Europe and/or UK) will be required to attend in person team or company meetings and events.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 🔍

We're seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented individual who thrives on challenges and has excellent organisational skills.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Communications, or a related field. A master’s level degree or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, sales, technical lead, or similar, within the European pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of the European pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including medical, regulatory and market access landscapes.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships, driving business growth, and meeting revenue targets.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strategic and analytic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective business strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM and proposal management software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, compelling proposal content.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willing to familiarise yourself with the company’s vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Must have right to work in Europe or UK.

Desirable Skills:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
• Experience with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations and other documents as required.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU? 🎁

💰 Competitive salary - dependent on experience and location

🔮 Company pension scheme

👥 Company-wide meet-ups every quarter

🩺 Private Healthcare, Healthcare cash plan, and Group Life Insurance (dependent on location)

🌴 28 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays – 3 of those will be used for our Christmas shutdown

📍 Remote first environment – May it be at home or at a co-working space, you choose your environment!

⭐️ Flexible working – we have core hours of 09:30am – 15:30pm, to help maintain a better work/life balance.

Our team is dynamic, quick-thinking, and skilled at problem-solving, with very diverse backgrounds. With our rapidly growing workforce, now is the perfect time to join us.

This role is open to full-time applicants only and we will consider applicants from Europe. The above benefits are available to UK only, and the benefits package will vary depending on country of residence.

No agencies please. We will not be able to provide sponsorship for this role.