​Mantell Associates is partnered with a rapidly growing organisation on their search for a Head of Business Development, where you will be an integral member of the leadership team and responsible for the commercial function. Your responsibility will be to play a key role in identifying and developing prospects to expand the portfolio and growth, through a combination of organic and inorganic focus globally. 

Head of Business Development - Responsibilities:

• Lead a solid Business Development team with the responsibility for sales, marketing, and proposals

• Identify and create sales goals & strategies to achieve these within the budget frame together with the team – aligned with the company strategy, mission and vision

• Ensure that the team is organised accordingly to reach the goals and responsibilities

• Execute Business Development strategy by discovering new business segments, account strategies and technology while establishing strategic partnerships globally

• Develop business relationships with existing clients through key account management

• Oversee your team’s Sales, Business Development, and Marketing activities 

• Build and develop the team as needed, and provide training for new team members

• Work effectively with the Marketing team to design marketing strategies that attract and retain clients, promote company capabilities and services, and generate revenue

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Head of Business Development - Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and preferably a PhD or MSc

• Strong and proven leadership experience of Commercial teams

• Experience across project management, business development, sales and marketing for international markets

• Drug product experience in the field of biologics, gene and cell therapy products and/or vaccines

• Possess professional work experience in a Commercial function, including Sales/Business Development and Key Account Management

• Excel at building and expanding networks with individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries

• Prove a track record of establishing successful strategic partnerships

• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills

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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.