Senior Director, Clinical Partnerships & Growth

Civia Health, LLC.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Director, Business Development, responsible for securing partnerships with biopharma Sponsors and CROs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of commercial leadership experience in clinical research, demonstrating strategic insight and exceptional negotiation skills. This hybrid position emphasizes fostering client relationships while contributing to the organization’s mission of advancing clinical research access.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial leadership in clinical research or clinical research site networks.
• Evidence-backed success in strategic sales direct to Sponsors.
• Ability to build and lead diverse, high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with Sponsors and CROs to secure new trial awards.
• Develop long-term relationships with decision-makers.
• Coordinate with Finance and Marketing to shape pricing models.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Negotiation skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Education

Science Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

A leading clinical research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Director, Business Development, responsible for securing partnerships with biopharma Sponsors and CROs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of commercial leadership experience in clinical research, demonstrating strategic insight and exceptional negotiation skills. This hybrid position emphasizes fostering client relationships while contributing to the organization’s mission of advancing clinical research access.