Vice President of Business Development

Mantell Associates is partnered with a growing, mid-sized transatlantic CRO, who is seeking a seasoned commercial leader to join its executive team as Vice President, Business Development.

This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping and delivering growth across North America and Europe - ideal for a strategic, deal-oriented professional with deep industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for clinical services across US and European markets, supporting both new client acquisition and expansion of existing partnerships
• Lead a high-performing business development team : set objectives, build pipeline, manage forecast, coach talent, and ensure team targets are met or exceeded
• Identify, negotiate and close complex outsourcing agreements (Phase I-III clinical trials, site services, adaptive design, full study delivery) with biopharma sponsors and strategic partners
• Act as key liaison with senior decision-makers at biotech and pharmaceutical clients, building trust and growing long-term relationships
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Quality, Finance) to ensure commercial promises align with operational capabilities and delivery excellence
• Provide market insights : track trends, competitive intelligence, and business model innovation; use these to inform service offering advancements and commercial positioning
• Represent the company at major industry events, investor forums, and key client meetings to elevate brand visibility and drive partnership opportunities

Requirements

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.

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