Comac Medical is expanding its commercial footprint across the UK and Nordic region and is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive revenue growth across the region. This is a senior, individual contributor role with high visibility and direct impact on company growth, focused primarily on biotech and mid-sized pharmaceutical clients.
The ideal candidate is a hunter-style business development leader with a strong CRO background, deep industry relationships, and a proven ability to originate and close complex clinical research partnerships.
Business Development Director
What Will You Be Responsible For?
* Own and drive new business development across the UK and Nordic region, with a primary focus on biotech and specialty pharmaceutical clients;
* Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed annual revenue targets;
* Identify, qualify, and close clinical research opportunities across Phase I–IV clinical development services;
* Build strong, trusted relationships with C-level executives, clinical development leaders, and procurement teams;
* Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and client meetings through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution;
* Collaborate closely with operations, proposals, and scientific teams to deliver competitive, client-centric solutions;
* Represent Comac Medical at industry conferences, partnering events, and key client meetings;
* Monitor market trends, competitive intelligence, and evolving client needs to inform commercial strategy.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred);
* 5- 8+ years of business development experience within a CRO, clinical research organization, or life sciences services environment;
* Proven track record of closing mid- to large-value CRO deals in the UK and/or Western European markets;
* Strong existing network within UK and Western European biotech/pharma hubs.
* Solid understanding of clinical development pathways, UK/EU regulatory frameworks, and CRO service models;
* Highly self-motivated, results-driven mindset with strong negotiation and presentation skills;
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with global delivery and scientific teams.
What Comac Medical Offers:
* Competitive base salary with a performance-based incentive scheme;
* Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping commercial growth;
* High visibility with senior leadership and influence over strategic decision-making;
* Agile, entrepreneurial culture within a growing international CRO;
* Flexible working model with travel aligned to business needs.
Why Join Comac Medical?
This is a unique opportunity for a commercially driven leader to build, grow, and own a UK & Nordic territory, selling differentiated CRO solutions in high-growth therapeutic areas while partnering with a scientifically strong, client-focused organization.