Life Science business development director

Discipline: Business Development & Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jesse Mallett

Contact email: jesse.mallett@rbwconsulting.com
Contact phone: +44 1293 584 300
Job ref: 21576
Published: over 2 years ago
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 11:59

An exciting opportunity for a Life Science business development director – (Medical education) to join a leading global company servicing Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical clients.

My client is a market leader in medical education, medical coms & digital promotional solutions for the Life Science, Pharmaceutical & Med device industry.

My client is seeking an experienced Business development director / medical education development director. If you have a background in Medical education, Medical communications, Healthcare communications, business development then read on.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and grow business relationships with current and prospective pharmaceutical and medical device clients order to generate new medical education funding opportunities
  • Conducts client meetings, conference calls and presentations to existing and prospective supporters.
  • Forecast sales potentially of territory by continually assessing revenue potential through analysis of the overall market, supporters’ corporate goals, pipeline outlook and general industry intelligence
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective medical educational grant proposals for current and prospective supporters.
  • Provides management with regular updates on sales-focused activities including lead generation, competitive intelligence, forecast adjustments, challenges and needs.
  • Keeps up to date with supporter news, market conditions, competitive activities, educational and technological trends through ongoing research and engagement at industry and medical conferences, literature reviews and other sources.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent within Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals
  • Minimum 7 years overall experience with at least 5 years sales experience selling medical education solutions (preferably CME certified activities) to pharmaceutical and medical device companies with an established track record of securing significant industry funding from medical education teams at pharmaceutical/med device companies.
  • Demonstrated ability to grow existing accounts, as well as identify and build new accounts
  • Knowledge of web-based CME programming and ACCME guidelines is preferred.
  • Previous experience in CME focus areas, including Oncology, and/or Hematology and Infectious Disease is a plus.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills a must. Excellent oral communication skills required, including ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Candidate must be self-starter with the ability to create daily routine, stay organized and travel to supporters when necessary.

In return:

  • Competitive salary + Commission + package
  • Remote based / flexible working from anywhere in Europe
  • Excellent career progression & development
  • Supportive team environment