At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development and drive revenue for healthcare insights.
- Company: Established healthcare market research provider with a global network.
- Benefits: High earning potential, leadership-level package, and influence on strategy.
- Other info: Join at a pivotal growth stage with opportunities for impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare insights while working closely with clients.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in sales with experience in pharma or healthcare market research.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Oxygen 8 Recruitment is partnering with an established healthcare market research and insights provider to find their next Director of Business Development. Our client works with a global network of healthcare professionals and delivers a range of research solutions, from fast-turnaround studies to large-scale tracking programmes, for pharma, medtech, and healthcare organisations worldwide.
As the business scales, they're looking for a Director of Business Development to lead from the front.
The Opportunity
We're hiring a Director of Business Development to own a significant portion of the Insights revenue and shape the commercial strategy for how the business grows with pharma and healthcare clients. This is a senior individual contributor role, not a people-management position; you'll be the named lead on strategic accounts, working directly with clients rather than managing a team, and reporting directly into commercial leadership.
This role suits a proven senior sales professional from healthcare market research, HCP insights, or pharma-facing data/analytics, who's ready to take on ownership of major accounts and revenue at scale, while staying close to the deals themselves.
What You'll Do
- Own and deliver revenue targets across a portfolio of enterprise pharma, medtech, and healthcare accounts
- Act as the senior client lead on strategic and high-value accounts, from prospecting through to close and renewal
- Build and execute account and territory strategy for new and existing verticals within the Insights business
- Develop C-suite and senior stakeholder relationships with key pharma clients
- Partner cross-functionally with research, product, and marketing to shape the commercial roadmap
- Represent the business at major industry events and client engagements
- Provide accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting to leadership
What We're Looking For
- Ideally 6+ years in sales, with a strong track record of owning and growing large, complex accounts
- Deep experience selling into pharma, medtech, or healthcare, ideally within market research, HCP insights, real-world data, or a related space
- Track record of consistently hitting and exceeding revenue targets as an individual contributor
- Strong network within pharma commercial, market access, or medical affairs functions
- Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on with day-to-day account management
- Self-sufficient and motivated to work at a senior level without a team underneath them
Why Apply
- Drive sales for a well-established insights business backed by a strong healthcare professional network
- High-visibility individual contributor role with direct influence on commercial strategy
- Strong earning potential with a leadership-level package
- Join at a pivotal growth stage with real scope to shape the business
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this role, contact your Oxygen 8 Recruitment Consultant directly or apply via LinkedIn.
