o2h Discovery hiring Business Development Manager (Drug Discovery) – Europe Market

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲) – 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞

We are actively looking for a highly detail-oriented individual with a strong background in medicinal chemistry to join our Business Development team based out of the award-winning Mill SciTech Park, Cambridge, UK.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medicinal chemistry, with a keen eye for detail, exceptional communication skills, and the creativity to identify new customers and growth opportunities. The position shall require regular travel across Europe, building relationships, writing proposals, acting as a scientific liaison, and managing projects post-contract.

For more information related to the job role, responsibilities, and to apply, please scan the QR code or visit – https://careers.o2h.com/o/o2h-discovery-business-development-manager-drug-discovery-europe

Job description:

Winning new business

Developing a deep understanding of the ongoing business and collaborators in the biotech clusters of Europe

Establishing and executing business development initiatives that are consistent with the company’s overall strategy

Engaging with the ongoing collaborators to identify new business opportunities

Identifying new business opportunities and expanding the business pipeline – this will include a detailed survey of new markets (local/domestic), growth areas, current trends, business forecast, competition to develop the o2h Ecosystem in wider European regions

Pursuing business leads to converting them to sales, negotiating contracts and agreements etc.

Updating business development databases to include opportunities, proposals issued, approved projects, and BD activities and other tracking indices

Serve as a primary point of contact for scientific inquiries and collaborations post-contract closure

Communicate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including research scientists and non-scientists

Provide scientific support to business development and marketing teams

Monitor and report on the latest scientific advancements relevant to the company’s research areas

Support the draft and edit of proposals for new projects

Handling customer complaints and ensuring quick corrective actions

Help managing and overseeing drug discovery projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction

Coordinate and participate in scientific meetings, conferences, and presentations

Travelling to Europe once every two weeks and representing o2h to attract new customers (in case you are based at UK)

Supporting in MIS and board representation of BD and business performance and future plans

Job requirements:
3-6 years of experience as a medicinal chemist in industry would be an advantage

An advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a scientific discipline such as chemistry/biochemistry

Basic understanding of BD and project management principles, strategy, and design

Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding business writing and proofing skills

Have a passion for science and marketing as well as being open to continuous learning and education

Creative thinking to spot new customers and growth opportunities

Ability to troubleshoot project problems and keep commitments/timelines

Be highly organised with the ability to work independently in a fast paced team environment

Ability to work in a team in a transparent and entrepreneurial culture

Self-motivated with initiative to reach challenging targets

Outstanding business writing and proofing skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Positivity, focus and a winning mentality allied with kindness

Curiosity, energy, creativity, and bravery with a strong desire to help to build the o2h culture


PS:
The position is a full-time role and shall require regular travel to Europe once every 2 weeks including building an active presence in countries such as Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland.
As an approved life sciences company we have a license to hire from the EU as well as those with the right to work in the UK.