Strategic BD Director

An expanding scientific services company is seeking a Strategic BD Director to lead commercial growth and brand development. This role blends business development, marketing oversight, and commercial leadership—ideal for someone who wants to contribute at both operational and strategic levels.

The company is privately owned, research-focused, and entering a growth phase that will involve significant external engagement and positioning in the market.

• Define and lead commercial strategy across business development, marketing, and client engagement
• Manage the development of new partnerships and expansion into relevant scientific sectors
• Represent the organisation externally at key industry events and in written communications
• Work with technical and delivery teams to align messaging with scientific capabilities
• Contribute to board-level planning and provide commercial insight into business decisions
• Support and mentor a growing team in BD and marketing functions

• Significant experience in commercial roles within the research, science, or healthcare innovation space
• Capable of strategic thinking while also driving hands-on commercial activity
• Skilled at navigating complex client relationships and long sales cycles
• Strong understanding of how to translate scientific services into compelling client offerings
• Leadership experience, with a collaborative and adaptable management style

This role offers real influence over how the company grows and engages with its market. Whether you’re an experienced commercial leader or a senior business developer ready to step up, there’s scope to shape the function and make a visible impact.