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BD Director - Nordics
Job Description
Location: Nordics - Remote
Industry: Life Sciences / Clinical Research
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company:
Our client is a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) committed to professional growth, work-life balance, and a collaborative “one-team” culture. With a strong emphasis on quality and innovation, they provide a dynamic environment where passionate professionals thrive while contributing to advancements in human health.
About the Role:
As the Business Development Director, you will play a strategic role in driving new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and expanding market presence. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional with proven experience in selling global, full-service CRO solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess, and pursue new business opportunities to support growth targets.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers at prospective and existing client organizations.
- Understand client business challenges and use insights to create tailored, actionable account plans.
- Support the evolution of the business development strategy, including client segmentation, sales process optimization, and pipeline management.
- Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets in alignment with company growth objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure client satisfaction and service delivery excellence.
- Minimum 6 years of sales and account management experience, specifically in the life sciences sector.
- Proven experience selling global, full-service CRO offerings.
- A strong network of industry contacts, including decision-makers within sponsor organizations.
- Exceptional ability to engage with and present to senior executives and C-level stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with a history of closing complex deals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
- Skilled at identifying client needs and proposing strategic, timely solutions.
- Proven track record of managing multiple sales cycles and meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Positive professional references from clients and previous employers.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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