Business Development Manager - CRO

About This Role

This role is a key opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join GenesisCare's Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) team. The core of the job is driving the continued growth of the company's research business by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and building strong, long-term client relationships within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This position allows for the combination of commercial expertise with work that genuinely impacts oncology and radiopharmaceutical research outcomes for cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with the CRO's growth objectives
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research organisations
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with existing and prospective clients, partners, and key industry stakeholders
• Lead the end-to-end business development process, from initial opportunity identification and client engagement through to proposal, negotiation, contracting, and handover
• Develop compelling proposals, budgets, presentations, and commercial solutions tailored to client requirements
• Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets
• Partner with Clinical Operations and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless client onboarding and project delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring ongoing satisfaction
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities across oncology, clinical research, and radiopharmaceuticals
• Develop a balanced portfolio of clients, projects, and strategic partnerships that supports sustainable CRO growth and profitability
• Represent and promote GenesisCare's CRO capabilities within the market, strengthening its position within oncology and radiopharmaceutical research

Requirements

• Demonstrated business development experience within a CRO, clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
• Strong knowledge of the clinical research landscape, ideally within oncology or related therapeutic areas
• A proven track record of identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in proposals, pricing, budgets, and contract negotiation
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills
• The confidence to engage and present to senior stakeholders and prospective clients
• A strategic mindset combined with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage opportunities through to execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills