Associate Director of New Business Development, DACH, Life Science
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OverviewAssociate Director of New Business Development, DACH, Life ScienceLocation: Hybrid (London, Oxford, or Cambridge 2+ days onsite)About UsWe’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we all understand and support our health. Our mission is simple: to help people, and their doctors, make better decisions that lead to longer, fuller lives. We focus on the common diseases that affect billions, the ones that put the greatest strain on our healthcare systems. Each person is unique, and by decoding the insights in our DNA, we’re building cutting-edge tools and platforms that enable truly personalised medicine. From prevention and early screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and even the development of new medicines, there is so much more to discover and build to support people at each step of their healthcare journey. With our leading science and brilliant partners, we can make healthcare smarter, more precise, and more personal. Our vision is bold: a world where everyone benefits from genomics.If you’re inspired by the potential of cutting-edge science and technology and want to have a real impact on the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.Role PurposeAs Associate Director of New Business Development, you will drive growth by selling our genetic health data, technology, and consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. You will be responsible for building strategic relationships, often from a cold start, and delivering against ambitious revenue targets. This role requires a proactive commercial leader with a deep understanding of the biopharma industry, and the ability to position cutting-edge science and data-driven solutions to senior stakeholders. Experience in selling into Life Sciences customers in the DACH region is essential.A Day in the LifeProspect, evaluate, and negotiate new business opportunities across the biopharma sector.Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers in target organisations.Develop and execute sales strategies that deliver on revenue goals.Communicate the value of Genomics’ offering to potential partners, tailoring solutions to their specific needs.Stay close to client pipelines, market trends, and competitor activity, translating insights into actionable opportunities.Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline progression, and performance metrics in the CRM.Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues across marketing, science, and operations to ensure alignment and maximise impact.Share market intelligence and best practices to strengthen the broader BD function.Who You AreExperienced commercial professional with a proven track record of selling within biotech, pharma, or genetics.Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets and thrive in a high-performance sales environment.Strong communicator, negotiator, and presenter with the ability to influence at senior levels.Adept at building relationships from the ground up and nurturing them into long-term partnerships.Commercially strategic, with strong knowledge of the biopharma landscape and emerging trends.Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable operating independently as well as collaboratively.Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or equivalent (advanced degree a plus).A genuine interest in the role of genetics in advancing health outcomes.What’s in it for you?Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays.Progression: Open progression framework with clear development visibility.Invest in Your Future: Training and development opportunities, access to a wide range of L&D materials.Hybrid Working: Choose between office and home; UK-based with regular office visits (approx. twice weekly).Wellbeing: Pension, private health insurance for you and family, critical illness coverage, life insurance, and enhanced paid family leave.Diversity and Inclusion: Bank Your Bank Holiday program to exchange public holidays for personal or cultural dates.Giving Made Easy: Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations.Green Commute: Cycle-to-work scheme; proximity to major transport hubs.Keeping it social: Regular company socials and events.EEO StatementGenomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Equal opportunity and eligibilitySeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Sales and Business DevelopmentLocation: London, England, United Kingdom
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime