Senior Business Developer

I'm currently hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing international CRO for a Senior Business Developer / Account Executive to join their International Functional Services (IFS) division. This team supports leading pharma and biotech companies by providing outsourced expertise across Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance, and more.

This is a strategic commercial role focused on winning new business, managing complex sales cycles, and leading large-scale international RFPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy in collaboration with leadership

• Prospect and convert new clients-particularly mid-sized and large Pharma/Biotech organisations

• Lead RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and bid defences

• Build and manage long-term client relationships

• Coordinate with internal scientific and operational teams across Europe, the US, and India

• Identify cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with other commercial teams

Ideal Profile:

• 3+ years' experience in business development or B2B sales within a CRO, consultancy, or regulated environment

• Strong track record managing multi-stakeholder sales processes

• Familiarity with the clinical development lifecycle

• Fluent in French and English

• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset and strategic approach

Also open to candidates from adjacent sectors with experience in long sales cycles and solution selling in regulated markets.

Why This Role:

• Be part of an ambitious, international organisation with a strong footprint across Europe, the US, and India

• Contribute to critical healthcare R&D by shaping innovative commercial strategies

• Work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

• Competitive compensation package with hybrid flexibility