Player-Coach/Leader Business Development Opportunity with a Leading General CRO.

La descripción completa del puesto cubre todas las habilidades asociadas, la experiencia previa y cualquier cualificación que se espera que tengan los solicitantes.

**Open to European applicants, however, candidates from Germany & UK will be prioritised**

Overview

This isn't your typical "Business Development" opportunity, where you're onboarded and expected to sell a set of services for a Discovery CRO - this is much more than that.

The position will operate in a senior Player/Coach capacity, directly managing key strategic relationships while also leading and mentoring a small team of BD professionals (approx. 2/3). Success will be seen in developing long-term collaborations with Top-Tier BioPharma, companies shaping commercial strategy across the region.

Responsibilities

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- Develop and execute a strategic BD plans targeting large/mid-sized biopharma.

- Building relationships across biotech, pharma, venture capital firms, incubators and accelerators.

- Leading complex commercial negotiations from initial engagement through to project launch.

- Working closely with scientific,



project management and marketing teams to deliver an outstanding client experience.

- Providing market intelligence and strategic insight to senior leadership.

- Opportunity to build and lead a commercial team as the region continues to expand.

Qualifications

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- Master’s/PhD in Chemistry, Biology or related discipline.

- 6Y+ Experience in Business Development CRO.

- Strong expertise of early drug discovery, from target identification through lead optimisation.

- Deep network across large and mid-sized biotech & pharma.

- Proven ability to both hunt for new business and grow strategic accounts.

- Experience managing/mentoring commercial teams, sales or business developers.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

This is perhaps, the most exciting opportunity I'm working on due to my client's stature in the Global Discovery CRO market - not one to be missed. xqbhyrx

If this sounds like a fit, apply below and I will be in touch.

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📌 Director/Associate, Business Development (Discovery CRO) (España)
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