​​​​Mantell Associates is partnered with a rapidly growing organisation who is searching for a Business Development Director.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to grow our preclinical CRO business

• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing relationships with key clients in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized solutions for clients

• Provide strategic guidance to our sales and marketing teams to drive revenue growth

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market dynamics to ensure we remain competitive in the preclinical CRO space

• Attend conferences and networking events to represent the company and build relationships with potential clients

• Expanding territory across the whole of Scandinavia

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Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred

• 7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the preclinical CRO industry

• Demonstrated track record of developing and closing new business opportunities

• Strong knowledge of preclinical research services and the drug development process

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with key decision-makers in the industry

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Willingness to travel as needed

• Fluent in either Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish or Danish

​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.