Business Development Associate Director - Europe (Biology-Led) in Sawston

Location: UK or Europe-based (remote/hybrid)

Role: Full-time (part-time and independent consultants considered)

Are you a biology-trained scientist with a passion for translating cutting-edge science into real-world impact? Do you thrive on building relationships, opening doors, and winning business in the life sciences sector? If so, Domainex wants to hear from you.

ABOUT DOMAINEX

Founded in 2001 and based near Cambridge, UK, Domainex is an award-winning, independent drug discovery services company. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and patient foundation groups worldwide to advance the discovery of clinical drug candidates. Our fully integrated capabilities span disease target protein expression and structural biology, assay development, hit discovery, medicinal chemistry, ADME, bioanalytical chemistry and pharmacology, delivering excellence and innovation across the entire drug discovery value chain.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Business Development Associate Director / Director to grow our client base across Europe, with a particular focus on the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a scientifically differentiated organisation in some of Europe's most dynamic and fast-growing life sciences markets. You will own the full sales cycle, from identifying and engaging prospective clients to closing new contracts, working closely with Domainex's UK-based scientific and operational teams to deliver compelling, tailored proposals. You will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the European life sciences sector, with priority focus on the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium
• Build and leverage an established network of contacts across biotechnology, pharma and academic institutions in your target markets
• Engage confidently with scientific decision-makers, articulating the full range and value of Domainex's drug discovery services
• Manage the complete sales cycle from initial introduction through to contract close
• Collaborate closely with UK-based scientific colleagues to scope, develop and present winning proposals
• Represent Domainex at relevant European conferences, industry events and client meetings
• Travel regularly within Europe, with occasional visits to Domainex's UK headquarters

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A strong scientific background, with a degree (Bachelor's level or above) in a biology discipline — biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or related field
• Experience in a business development or sales role, preferably within the provision of scientific or drug discovery services with a minimum of five years' experience
• A solid understanding of new medicines discovery, with appreciation of biology disciplines
• An established network of connections across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in Europe, particularly in the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland and/or Belgium
• A confident, entrepreneurial self-starter who can work independently to identify and progress opportunities across a portfolio of accounts
• A completer-finisher mentality who is driven to open doors, influence decision-makers, and close deals
• Willingness to collaborate with UK-based colleagues and travel regularly within Europe
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a distinct advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

Domainex offers an attractive base salary, a performance-based commission structure that rewards personal success in winning new business, a comprehensive benefits package and medical cover. This position is full-time, though we will consider applications from part-time candidates and independent consultants. Join a profitable, fast-growing organisation with an unrivalled reputation for scientific excellence and help us bring our industry-leading drug discovery capabilities to more clients across Europe.