Director of Business Development
Now Hiring: Business Development & Sales Associate Director / Director
Location: (Greater Boston area preferred for occasional in-office meetings)
Industry: Biotech / Biopharma Services
Salary: 120,000
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and building lasting client relationships? We're looking for a dynamic Business Development & Sales Associate Director / Director to lead revenue-generating initiatives and shape the future of our business development strategy.
🌟 What You'll Do
💼 Revenue Generation
- Exceed sales targets and drive significant revenue growth.
- Lead negotiations and close high-impact deals.
📈 Sales Strategy & Client Engagement
- Collaborate with leadership to define and execute sales strategies.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships.
🧠 Strategic Business Development
- Identify new market opportunities and trends.
- Develop and implement business development plans aligned with company goals.
👥 Team Leadership
- Mentor junior associates and lead team meetings.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless client experiences.
📊 Market Intelligence
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
- Provide strategic insights to refine business approaches.
🗣️ Sales Presentations & Proposals
- Deliver compelling presentations to clients and stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of sales proposals and quotations.
🌍 Conferences & Tradeshows
- Identify and attend key industry events to boost brand visibility.
✅ What You Bring
🎓 Education & Experience
- Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Business (Advanced degree preferred).
- 8+ years in sales/business development in biotech or biopharma.
- Experience with CRO, CMO, or CDMO services is a strong plus.
💡 Sales Expertise
- Proven success in driving revenue through strategic sales.
- Passion for sales and strong self-discipline.
🤝 Client Focus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong industry network preferred.
🧭 Leadership & Strategy
- Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to execute actionable plans.
🗂️ Negotiation & Adaptability
- Skilled in closing complex deals.
- Comfortable navigating evolving industry landscapes.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.