Senior Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Planet Pharma Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

Exciting Opportunity: Head of Business Development at a Growing Scientific CRO

Are you a proven sales leader with a passion for life sciences and cutting-edge research? Join our innovative team in Stevenage as the Head of Business Development and lead the charge in expanding our footprint in Immunology testing and in vitro models. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape strategic growth, build lasting client relationships, and work alongside co-founders at industry-leading events.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven track record in sales within life sciences, chemical, or pharma sectors, consistently generating revenues over £1M/year
  • Management experience of a small team
  • Strong understanding of drug discovery, laboratory services, and regulatory landscape
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small sales and marketing team
  • Willingness to travel and be actively involved in client-facing activities
  • Full UK driver's license

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Previous experience in immunology
  • Scientific background with a transition into business development

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, MSc preferred
  • Several years of proven sales success in CRO or related industries
  • Leadership experience in a small, dynamic environment

Other Requirements:

  • Must be based within commuting distance to Stevenage

Step into a leadership role that combines science and sales. Apply now to drive our growth and make a real impact in the biotech arena

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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