Mantell Associates is partnered with a reputable organisation to aid their search for a Business Development Director. As part of your daily tasks, you will become familiar with the organisation's range of products and services, and be responsible for managing assigned customers from the start.

Business Development Manager - Responsibilities:

• ​Responsible for overseeing all Sales, Business Development, and Marketing efforts for the organisation

• Focus on implementing innovative sales solutions for the company's customers

• Lead the expansion of the company's business domain

• Demonstrate exceptional consulting skills and a comprehensive understanding of customers' challenges

• Keep up-to-date with critical customer inquiries, identify emerging needs and challenges early on, and show how to address them on a personalised basis

• Lead project procurement and oversee the entire sales process

• Collaborate with colleagues from diverse departments to create customised solutions and coordinate joint activities. Internal interdepartmental collaboration will be a key aspect of the job

Business Development Manager - Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutics, or a related field in Life Sciences, or hold an equivalent degree

• Prior experience in Business Development or Key Account Management

• Demonstrated ability to translate customer-oriented approaches and exceptional advisory skills into successful sales and cultivate lasting customer relationships

• Knowledge of the biotech and pharmaceutical industries 

• Technical knowledge and subject matter expertise in the field of drug discovery and development

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.