Director Business Development, Global Medical Solutions

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential medical communications organization in the United Kingdom. Our client is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead their commercial growth efforts across pharmaceutical and biotechnology accounts. This role focuses on positioning strategic medical affairs advisory services and communications solutions to decision-makers in the life sciences industry.

As part of our talent team at Get A Job.ai, we're looking for a commercially-focused professional who brings deep pharmaceutical industry expertise and a consultative selling approach to complex, high-value opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Position and sell medical affairs advisory and medical communications solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology decision-makers across new and existing accounts
• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities using a consultative, value-driven sales methodology
• Expand business within existing accounts through new product launches, indication expansions, and penetration into additional business units
• Coordinate multi-capability pursuits with internal cross-functional teams including scientific, strategy, creative, innovation, and delivery groups
• Develop strategic client relationships that drive repeat business, multi-year engagements, and long-term partnerships
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design integrated, high-impact proposals that demonstrate differentiated value
• Execute go-to-market strategies across offerings including scientific communication strategy, publication planning, MSL training programs, KOL mapping and engagement, and medical launch readiness
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management in Salesforce with accurate forecasting, opportunity progression tracking, and data integrity
• Lead pricing, scoping, and solution negotiations to ensure profitable and sustainable client engagements
• Support effective transitions from business development to delivery teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in business development selling medical communications or medical affairs advisory services to pharmaceutical and biotech organizations
• Strong focus on new business development with proven ability to win competitive opportunities
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding annual revenue targets of £3–4M+
• Deep experience engaging pharmaceutical stakeholders responsible for selecting medical communications and medical affairs advisory service providers
• Proven success winning complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits requiring coordination across multiple internal teams including strategy, creative, innovation, and client services
• Strong domain knowledge of medical affairs, medical communications, marketing, and publications functions within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to operate effectively within matrixed scientific, operational, and technical environments
• Commercial orientation with ability to articulate value propositions and solution visions in client discussions

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. Once we confirm a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client organization directly, as all applications must be processed through our team to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work with our clients to ensure fair and equitable recruitment processes.