Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – CRO (Europe-focused)We have recently partnered with a full-service Contract Research Organisation that is looking to appoint a Director of Business Development to play a key role in driving its next phase of growth.This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven BD professional who wants to step into a visible, strategic role with clear progression into senior leadership as the organisation continues to scale across Europe and Globally.The OpportunityReporting into senior leadership, this role will focus on expanding the company’s European footprint while supporting longer-term plans for global growth. You’ll be trusted to own relationships, influence strategy, and help shape how the business competes and wins in a competitive CRO landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesLead new business development activities across Europe, targeting biotech and pharma sponsorsOwn and grow a strong pipeline of opportunities across multiple therapeutic areasDrive end-to-end BD processes, from lead generation through to proposal development and deal closurePartner closely with operations, proposals, and senior leadership to ensure commercial alignmentRepresent the organisation at industry conferences and networking eventsContribute to longer-term global expansion initiatives as the business scalesCandidate Profile3+ years’ experience in Business Development within a CRO environmentProven track record of winning new business across European marketsStrong understanding of full-service CRO offerings and sponsor expectationsComfortable operating in a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial environmentExperience with global accounts or international expansion is a strong advantageAmbitious, commercially minded, and motivated by long-term career progressionWhy This Role?Join a growing, full-service CRO with a strong reputation and momentumHighly visible role with direct influence on growth strategyClear pathway into a broader commercial or leadership positionOpportunity to help shape European growth with global expansion on the horizon

Created: 2026-01-19