Business Development Director (Clinical Research), UK and Nordics

Guildford, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic sales leadership for Clinical Research Organizations (CRO) in the UK and Nordic markets, focusing on securing profitable service contracts with biopharmaceutical clients.

Role type

Senior Business Development Director (Clinical Research)

Builds

Service contracts for clinical trials, safety studies, and audits

Domain

Clinical Research / Biopharmaceuticals

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

CRO sales experience, strategic planning, account strategy development, market research, proposal leadership, budget negotiation, stakeholder management, competitor analysis, presentation skills, team leadership

Preferred skills

UK and Nordic market experience, established network in Pharma/Biotech, knowledge of clinical trials regulations

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop strategic sales plans and account strategies, identify new markets and business opportunities, lead proposal processes, prepare sponsor presentations, coordinate budget negotiations, monitor competitor activities, attend industry events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About Ergomed

Ergomed is a specialist clinical research organization focused on rare disease and select oncology indications. We focus on the most complex trials, the studies where experience, judgement, and rigorous operational accountability make the biggest difference. We partner with small to midsize biotech companies to move promising therapies through early phase development, so they reach the patients sooner.