Business Development Manager

About the company

We are partnering with a global leader in physician engagement and healthcare insights to appoint a Director of Business Development in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished business development professional to sell a distinctive, well-regarded product into the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.If you have built your career in medical communications, healthcare publishing, market research, or healthcare media, and you are ready to take on a commercially focused role with a genuinely engaging proposition, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Our client connects pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations with a global, highly engaged community of physicians, supported by proprietary data and healthcare insights. This is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on driving new business growth and developing long-term strategic client relationships

Key responsibilities

• Develop strategic account plans that uncover growth opportunities within existing and prospective clients.
• Lead consultative sales conversations that identify client challenges and align tailored solutions to their objectives.
• Create and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, business cases, and RFP responses.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to design customised solutions.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiation, contracting, and close.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets.
• Represent the business at relevant industry conferences and congresses.

About you

• Demonstrable business development or sales experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical communications, healthcare media, healthcare technology, market research, or healthcare consulting.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and navigate complex pharmaceutical organisations.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• An entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, ideally Salesforce.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive base salary and commission plan, pension contribution, private medical insurance, life assurance, fitness reimbursement, a generous holiday allowance, and a flexible working environment.

How to apply

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