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Senior Vice President of Business Development : BioA Contract Research
An innovative and specialised Contract Research Organisation (CRO) is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader to drive its global business development strategy. This executive role will oversee all commercial operations, set strategic direction, and foster high-level partnerships to accelerate growth. The position offers remote flexibility within Europe and requires international travel to engage with clients and represent the organisation at industry events. The company is a leader in bioanalytical services for pharmaceutical and biotech markets, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth and market expansion objectives.
- Lead and mentor the business development team, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Establish strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders
- Drive market positioning and brand visibility through thought leadership, participation in international conferences, and engagement with industry networks.
- Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial governance, ensuring profitability and compliance.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in business development and commercial leadership, with at least 5 years in an executive role within a CRO or related life sciences organisation.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships at a global level.
- Strong understanding of GLP, GxP regulations and familiarity with Discovery, Pre-clinical, or Early-stage clinical (Phase I-III) services.
- Based in Europe, with willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20%) and work remotely full-time.
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