Our client is an internationally recognised clinical trial organisation at the forefront of human breakthroughs, contributing to scientific discovery and advancement through world leading clinical trials and medical research. Assisting companies from around the world translate cutting edge research into potentially life changing therapies achieved through delivering exceptional quality.
Following significant growth and an updated strategic plan, the business is doubling its healthy volunteer capacity by 2026, whilst expanding its services in Phase II and III clinical trials, leveraging its state of the art, Advanced Clinical Trial Centre and market leading position in early phase cancer trials.
Entering an exciting new chapter of growth and to join the executive team we are seeking a Chief Business Development Officer
The Opportunity
- Work closely with a committed and passionate leadership team supported by a highly engaged Board.
- Be part of an organisation that is driven by purpose and delivering quality for sponsors, patients and the community that results in high volumes of repeat business.
- Influence the strategic direction and succession planning at the highest levels – including potential pathways towards a future CEO role.
- Join a business that is highly regarded locally and internationally and at an inflection point, leveraging unique infrastructure and market positioning to drive future growth.
- Be valued by an organisation that has a long-term vision for growth and who offers a generous range of benefits to support a healthy work/life balance.
Reporting to the CEO, this newly created role will be pivotal in shaping and driving the next phase of the organisation’s growth journey. You will:
- Lead revenue growth and manage high-value negotiations with new clients.
- Design and implement targeted go-to-market strategies across early and late-phase clinical trial services.
- Restructure and elevate the business development function, building commercial capability across the organisation and setting up the team for long-term success.
- Strengthen account management of existing clients while forging new partnerships with global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and CRO organisations.
- Engage with clinicians, KOLs, and key stakeholders, representing the organisation as a trusted partner in clinical research.
About You
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in life sciences, clinical research, business, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in business development leadership within the clinical research sector.
- A proven track record in early phase client acquisition, ideally with strong networks in the US and China.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build relationships and deliver results across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience in cancer and next generation therapeutics would be well received
