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Business Development Director
Business Development Director – Medical Communications
Pobl commission for a top medical communications agency
Pobl is an independent talent consultancy specialising in medical communications. We’re working with an ambitious and highly-regarded medical communications agency to recruit a Business Development Director. This is a senior commercial role focused on:
- Winning new clients
- Expanding existing partnerships
- Driving sustainable revenue growth
You’ll lead the business development function end-to-end, from strategy and positioning to execution. Responsible for managing the full sales lifecycle, building high-value opportunities, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture within the team.
About the Role
This is a permanent position based in the UK (Manchester, Oxfordshire, or hybrid/remote). Ideal for someone with:
- Proven success in a medical communications agency
- A track record of winning business
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Responsibilities
Business Development Strategy
- Define and deliver a focused strategy aligned to company goals
- Identify prioritisation areas and position the agency optimally
Sales Execution
- Own the full sales lifecycle (prospecting, pitching, contracting)
- Win new-to-business clients while growing existing accounts
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the business development team
- Maintain a high-quality pipeline and provide clear forecasting to leadership
Requirements
Essential
✔ Proven track record of winning new business in a medical communications agency ✔ Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage the full sales cycle ✔ Experience identifying high-value opportunities in current client bases ✔ Experience in leading/managing teams, comfortable with CRM systems ✔ In-depth understanding of the pharma and medical communications landscape
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Preferred
▶ Experience growing high-value partnerships in M&A, corporate strategy, or pharma settings
Why Join?
- Shape the future of a growing medical communications business
- Operate in a sector with substantial potential
- Influence strategic direction and revenue growth
Next Steps If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to this role, get in touch: → Visit our website ([insert link]) or contact the team directly for a conversation.
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