Senior Business Development Director (mfd)

Location: home based UK & Spain

Who we are

Optimapharm is a mid-sized global Contract Research Organisation turning science into hope through agile patient-focused clinical development.

We specialise in Phase IIV clinical development delivering Full-Service and Functional Service Provision (FSP) solutions that help sponsors move faster and execute with confidence. Beyond approval we support continued clinical development and real-world evidence generation to optimise product lifecycles including repositioning and promotion of approved therapies.

With 2x the patient reach of the average mid-sized CRO and operations in 40 countries we enable accelerated regulatory pathways and rapid access to diverse patient populations helping sponsors shorten study start-up timelines and bring forward first-patient-in.

Were seeking for a Senior Business Development Director - If youre a confident visionary strategist with a drive for success a knack for building connections and the ability to inspire collaboration and achieve results we want to hear from you. Ready to take the next step Come meet us and explore how you can help shape the future of our journey.

What do we offer

• Working in a successful company thats growing and developing every day
• Being part of a highly experienced clinical research team that transforms science into hope for patients
• Competitive Sales Reward plan
• Employee engagement programs
• Well-being initiatives
• Training and development program
• Fast-paced career path progression
• Additional location-specific benefits

Who are we looking for

Qualifications andExperience

• Youre a seasoned CRO dealmaker with deep roots in life sciences and a strong appetite for winning new business
• You know how to open doors build pipelines and close complex clinical development deals
• Youre comfortable talking Phase IIV Full Service and FSP with senior sponsor stakeholders
• You thrive on prospecting pitching negotiating and landing longterm partnerships
• Youre commercially sharp resultsdriven and not afraid to chase ambitious growth targets
• You live in CRM (Salesforce is your second home) and dont mind hopping on a plane to seal the deal

Yourresponsibilities

• Hunt down new business opportunities and turn cold leads into longterm CRO partnerships
• Build own and relentlessly grow a highvalue sales pipelineacross your territory or accounts
• Open doors pitch boldly and close complex Phase IIV FullService and FSP deals
• Lead client conversations from first contact through RFPs bid defences and contract signature
• Represent Optimapharm with confidence to senior and Clevel sponsor stakeholders
• Partner closely with Operations and Proposals teams to turn opportunities into winning solutions
• Keep a sharp eye on the market competitors and trends and act faster than everyone else
• Live in the CRM track your progress forecast like a pro and hit (or beat) your targets

In short: if you love chasing opportunities closing deals and seeing your impact directly reflected in company growth - this role was built for you.

If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team please send your CV and note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.

Compensation is competitive and final offers will reflect each candidates experience skills and qualifications.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.