The Director Business Development – Axolabs (CRO) will be instrumental in defining and driving Axolabs’ business development strategy. Directing a Business Development team the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Axolabs’ business growth aspiration. Extending brand recognition within the associated client base the successful candidate will provide frontline interactions with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies across Europe, with the opportunity to contribute to business activities in US and Asia.

The role offers a unique opportunity for an individual that possesses strong scientific and problem-solving skills, deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process, the ability to network at senior levels in client organisations and a good business acumen.

Reporting to the Axolabs CRO Managing Director, the Director Business Development will be part of the extended leadership team.

This position requires knowledge and experience in business development in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, good industry networks and deep exposure to drug development projects, ideally in the field of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop networks with senior professionals in existing and prospective Axolabs customers to increase awareness of the available service and product offerings and of the total value proposition of the Axolabs Business.
• Identify and target new business opportunities, liaising with clients and subject matter experts to provide the best solutions for delivering the desired customer outcomes.
• Effectively present the full services of Axolabs to new and existing clients and at appropriate scientific meetings.
• Prepare high quality proposals in conjunction with scientific and sales specialists in the Axolabs operation.
• Research and analyze market developments and competition
• Contribute to business planning, budgeting and reporting activities
• Record and identify metrics to monitor execution of business development strategy
• Direct and develop a team of BD/sales colleagues.