Head of Business Development

Want to lead a Business Development team in a medical company at the forefront of their industry? Our client are on the search for revenue-motivated leader to become their new Head of Business Development; they will need to develop and execute a top quality BD strategy that helps the team achieve their ambitious targets in the market. If you can manage and prioritise the development of a team and have the desire to become a key voice to our clients customers, then this is the role for you. A bit about the company and what they can offer you Our client has grown to become the largest provider of hospital services to the NHS. Their teams are helping to improve NHS efficiency through innovative techniques and fresh approaches to enabling patient access. There is no doubt that their success reflects their ethos and commitment to delivering excellent patient care. As far as their culture goes, they offer all their employees the opportunity to forge their own path in the business and make the role their own. With a real focus on collaboration and innovation in the market, this is the place to be if you want a job working at the forefront of the industry. What you’ll be doing As Head of Business Development, you will come in and lead a team of 3 Business Development Managers to exciting new heights. Your goal will be to steer the direction of this team, supporting them in their professional development and ensuring targets are met. Your day to day might look a little like this: • Developing and executing a BD strategy for your team to follow, helping them execute their daily goals • Keeping existing contacts ‘warm’ and maximising mutual value, as well as reaching out to new contacts in the market. Relationship management is crucial for this role. • Working collaboratively with other internal leaders, including operations, finance, and marketing, to deliver commercial growth for the company • Maintaining constant contact with the Commercial Director ensuring priorities are aligned and forecasting is accurate and positive A bit about you Ideally, you’ll be based in London, UK with the ability to travel for site visits across the UK. You’ll have a proven track record in Business Development roles as well as experience of managing a team in a fast-paced, competitive environment. A few other key skills we are looking for: • A player manager – someone that is super focused on revenue generation in their teams and isn’t afraid to get in the field and work themselves • An understanding and appreciation for the medical industry is desired, but a willingness to learn everything about the market is essential • Ability to assess market conditions, including industry trends and competitors, then turn this into actionable strategies for your team • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including great networking and relationship-building abilities Want to hear more? If this role has sparked your interest, get in touch with Sarah Cavanagh (sarah.cavanagh@fmctalent.com) If you want more information on what the core duties are for this role, we can send the job description your way! A few more details Reference number: 18179 Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent FMC Talent