​Mantell Associates are partnered with a state of the art CRDMO specialising in Drug discovery to support their search for a Senior/Executive Director of Business Development.

Are you looking for an all rounded organisation offering a "One Stop Shop" approach to the CDMO and Drug Discovery market?

Are you in search for a remote based position that will have you responsible for selling Drug Discovery and Pre-Clinical Services with little to no competition?

Are you looking for a highly competitive base salary of 180K upwards and a extremely strong bonus scheme?

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Senior/Executive Director Business Development Responsibilities:

• Conduct frequent outreach, create contacts, maintain accounts, and obtain prospects for marketing drug discovery services in Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Oncology, and Pharmacology.

• Responsible for revenue creation, strategic alliance development, and management.

• Implement business development activities in line with the company's overall strategy.

• Respond to Requests for Proposals as soon as possible.

• Negotiate and conclude discovery and development projects with confidence.

• To secure new business, interact with members of the management and operations teams.

• Update SFDC databases to incorporate opportunities, bids that have been issued, projects that have been authorised, business development activities, and other tracking indexes.

• Deliver customised presentations to current and prospective clients.

• Ability to handle customer expectations and adhere to both internal and external deadlines

• Strong written, oral, email, phone, video call, and presentation communication skills

• Maintain a deep grasp of the possible client base across all service sectors by doing ongoing market research.

• Integrate with sales colleagues and contribute to the company's work ethic, culture, and values.

• Assume the role of internal champion for the customer.

• Work closely with the BDA team to generate leads and schedule appointments.

• To obtain new business prospects and contacts, represent the company at industry events and tradeshows with a professional demeanour and polished look.

• Assist with the design of marketing materials and commercials for the firm.

• Complete administrative reports in alignment with agreed timelines.

• Other responsibilities may be allocated.

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Senior/Executive Director Business Development Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutics, or a life science area, or an equivalent degree.

• Experience selling services, establishing pipelines of possibilities, and completing sales for at least 3-7 years.

• It's a benefit if you've worked with a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO during the target discovery, lead optimization, and candidate selection process.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and drug discovery industries, including drug candidate and substance development, biology, DMPK, and pharmacology.

• In the field of drug discovery and development, technical knowledge and subject matter expertise are essential.

• Handles and regulates personal and interpersonal stress and has the discipline to stay focused and finish a job

• Has a good working relationship with others.

• Excellent communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.

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Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and life science headhunting firm. For more information get in contact with Lewis Joshi on +44 20 455 110320 or lewis.joshi@mantellassociates.com if you're looking to take a step up in your career.