Director of Business Development - Competitive Salary - Saffron, Walden CB10 1XL (with regular travelling)
The Role
Are you a seasoned professional in business development, eager to contribute to the advancement of drug discovery? Do you possess a deep understanding of the scientific landscape and a proven track record of success in sales and relationship building? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and driving revenue growth. You will identify and pursue new business opportunities within the life science market, focusing on the UK and the Greater Boston region in the US.
If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join us in advancing the future of drug discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Acquisition: Prospecting for new clients, building relationships, and closing deals.
- Sales Cycle Management: Managing the entire sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation.
- Market Analysis: Conducting market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Scientific Communication: Effectively communicating the value of our drug discovery services to potential clients.
- Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
The Company
Founded in 2001, Domainex is an award-winning, independent drug discovery service company based near Cambridge UK serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and patient foundation groups globally. We are a fast-growing and profitable organisation, seeking to appoint a Business Development representative based in the UK to support our strategic objective to build on our client base in the country.
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in business development or sales within scientific services, ideally in integrated drug discovery.
- Understands the small molecule drug discovery process.
- Possesses a strong network in the biotechnology and pharma sectors, particularly in Greater Boston and other US life science hubs.
- Holds at least a Bachelor's degree in a chemistry or biology discipline.
- Is a self-starter, capable of working independently.
- Can build relationships and influence decision-makers effectively.
- Is motivated to achieve results and close deals.
- Is willing to travel regularly, both within the UK and internationally.