Business Development Director (US) in London

IXICO plc (AIM: IXI) is a global leader in neuroscience imaging and biomarker analytics, using its proprietary AI‑driven platform to help advance the treatment of neurological disorders and reduce the uncertainties associated with drug discovery, development and monitoring. As a key part of the global neurological disease research community, the company has built a global reputation and 20‑year track record as an end‑to‑end Imaging Contract Research Organisation (iCRO) working with leading pharma companies, innovative biotech, disease consortia and non‑profit organisations. IXICO has supported hundreds of neurological clinical trials, analysed hundreds of thousands of scans and built an expansive network of expert imaging centres around the world.

The IXICO Platform is tailor‑made for neurological disease, reliably processing data from global trials, precisely measuring key imaging biomarkers associated with the identification, progression and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s. Image data is interrogated by the platform and IXICO’s expert scientists translate complex data into clinically meaningful insights while minimizing data variability and increasing reproducibility.

Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability.

To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring a Business Development Director – US based – East Coast on a permanent full‑time capacity.

Purpose of the Role

The Business Development Director will be responsible for initiating and progressing to successful conclusion, new client Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and new business contracts in order to increase the number and diversity of company clients to support the company’s double‑digit growth ambitions.

Strong consultative selling experience and capabilities are required from the role in order to maximise understanding of each client’s priorities and plans. The Business Development Director is expected to represent the company in a manner that seeks to maintain high client satisfaction, bring value to the company’s clients, and position the company as a trusted partner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the agreed annual sales tactical plan to secure new trials with international clients: working to achieve the agreed annual new sales bookings target to support the company’s three‑year revenue growth plans.
• Collaborate with the assigned Business Development Manager, develop a sales plan for increasing targeted account penetration and new client acquisition; manage in‑country and international travel schedules within budget and identify technical support requirements from functions across the company to increase likelihood of client success.
• Schedule a requisite number of face‑to‑face meetings and remote /online client presentations to open new business development opportunities with both existing and new accounts.
• Lead bid defence planning and work with Operations, Science and Product teams to ensure effective client meetings.
• Continue to develop the relationship with current clients (multi‑level account management) to secure additional business and increase current account penetration across multiple trials and therapeutic areas.
• Identify the competitive landscape for each qualified opportunity and seek support from senior colleagues on the best approach to mitigate competitive threats. Request joint sales business calls as required.
• Coordinate with the Proposals and Contracts manager to support the response to, and timely completion of, RFPs and RFIs.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of client decision makers, influencers, and procurement office requirements. Qualify each sales opportunity and provide guidance to the Proposals and Contracts Manager as to competitive nature and client priorities of each opportunity (e.g., scientific, operational, price etc.).
• Collaborate with the assigned Business Development Manager, research accounts and identify new opportunities for IXICO by monitoring clinical pipeline/molecule developments and relevant communication/press.
• Attend international industry conferences as required by the company; include pre‑meeting planning and post‑meeting reporting and follow‑up.
• Up to 50% travel, including international travel.

Contractual Responsibilities

• Responsible for client service provision drafting and pricing negotiations with existing and prospective clients in respect of Work Orders (supported by the Proposals and Contracts Manager and the General Counsel).
• Lead MSA discussions with the client and provide sufficient background to enable the General Counsel to prepare and negotiate MSA agreements.
• Ensure client discussions are covered by confidentiality agreements and provide sufficient detail to the General Counsel to enable efficient drafting and completion of these ahead of material commercial discussions.
• Coordinate, drive and track documents through the contract execution and work orders process; ultimately support IXICO operations & legal to improve contract execution cycle times.

Tracking and Reporting Responsibilities

• Monitor individual contribution to achieving the company’s annual new bookings contract targets and request support from senior colleagues and commercial leadership when corrective actions are needed.
• Monitor and report progress across company commercial KPI dashboard for designated accounts and territory.
• Maintain and manage Salesforce.com database with all sales activity, ensuring all data are accurate, relevant, and always up to date.
• Participate in the ongoing review of IXICO business development procedures to ensure consistency across all BD team members and territories.
• Support the proposal development process through review and collaboration with IXICO Operations team.

Qualifications and Skills Required for the Role

• Ideally, understands neuroscience and/or imaging markets via a product and service offering.
• 5+ years CRO/Pharmaceutical/biotech client‑facing function experience.
• Undergraduate degree or international equivalent in a health sciences or business discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with maintaining and managing a customer relationship database (CRM), such as Salesforce.com.
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate tenacity, proactivity, and initiative.

Other

• A demonstrated ability to influence and persuade others to act.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Location & Travel

• Home based – US.
• Periodic travel required for industry conferences, KOL meetings, and organizational gatherings.
• Meetings at IXICO’s London HQ as required.
• Travel may account for up to 50% of working time.
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s 401(k) savings plan.
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s sponsored health plan (ICHRA).
• Staff Annual Bonus Plans and Annual Salary Review.
• PTO Allowance in addition to all State and Federal Public Holidays.
• Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.
• Employee Benefits Portal offering various discounts in retail, food & drink, and entertainment.
• Engaging seasonal events such as Summer and Christmas parties in the UK (travel provided).
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Mental Health Awareness Training.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a wide range of topics.
• Fully Home-based.
• Reimbursement allowance to purchase equipment to support working from home.
• Generous employee referral scheme offering £2,000 for referring a successful candidate to the company.
• Financial assistance for professional qualifications.
• A company in an industry where your work has an impact every single day.

IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.

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