Associate Director/Director Business Development in Oxford

The Mission Genomics is a science‑led transatlantic TechBio combining large‑scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer, healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Role Purpose: As our Associate Director/Director Business Development, you'll be a senior commercial force in the life sciences market – leading high‑value, strategic new business for Mystra, our SaaS data and analytics platform. You'll engage at the most senior levels of pharma and biotech, building the kind of relationships and deals that define Genomics' trajectory. This is a role for someone with deep commercial instincts, a genuine scientific grounding, and the confidence to operate as a trusted peer to R&D and data leaders at the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. You'll be a key senior individual contributor in a fast‑moving Commercial team, and your success will directly shape the future of the business.

A Day in the Life:

• Strategic New Business: You'll own and drive the most significant new commercial opportunities across pharma and biotech – building multi‑stakeholder relationships at senior and executive level and leading complex, high‑value sales cycles from first conversation to contract close.
• Executive Client Relationships: You'll invest deeply in understanding your clients' long‑term R&D and data strategies, positioning Mystra as an essential part of how they work – not just a vendor, but a scientific partner.
• Market Leadership: You'll bring a sophisticated view of the life sciences landscape, feeding strategic intelligence back into our go‑to‑market approach and influencing how we position and evolve our platform.
• Sales Operations: You'll set a high standard for pipeline discipline and forecasting, contributing to strategic reporting that informs senior decision‑making across the business.
• Internal Influence: You'll carry significant internal weight as the voice of the customer – shaping how Product, Science, and Marketing think about the market and ensuring our commercial approach is always grounded in genuine value.

Who You Are:

• You have a substantial track record of senior‑level SaaS, digital health, or enterprise technology sales into pharma or biotech, with demonstrable success closing complex, high‑value deals.
• You have deep experience engaging with R&D and research departments inside major pharmaceutical companies, and you navigate senior scientific and commercial stakeholders with ease.
• You have a strong working knowledge of genetics or genomics – enough to speak credibly and compellingly about what advanced genetic analytics can unlock for drug discovery.
• You think strategically about markets, clients, and positioning, and bring that perspective into everything you do.
• You're a self‑directed, senior operator who thrives in a fast‑paced scale‑up environment and doesn't need a roadmap to find the right path.
• A degree in life sciences, business, or a related field is expected; an advanced degree is a genuine asset.

Your Package:

• Compensation & Growth: Competitive Reward: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure market‑aligned compensation. Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal. Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.

• Wellbeing & Time Off: Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3‑day company‑wide shutdown at year‑end. Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market‑leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance. Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

• Work Environment & Culture: Hybrid Working Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate. Green Commute: Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

Ready to Build the Future? If this opportunity excites you, apply now!

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.