Business Development Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead (This is an office-based role where the candidate is required to be in the office 5 days per week)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30; 1 hour for lunch. Total working hours: 37.5 hours
Company operates Flexible Working Times; arrive anytime from 08:30 – 10:00 and finish any time after 16:00.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
About L.D. Collins
L.D. Collins is a leading global pharmaceutical company undergoing rapid growth. Its strength is built on a unique multi-million-pound pioneering product called Cyclogest which is endorsed world-wide by leading clinicians in the field of infertility.
Cyclogest is used to treat women around the world and is currently marketed in over 60 countries, and its global footprint is growing each year. Cyclogest is the ‘Gold Standard’ treatment and is the drug of choice for doctors, assisting millions of patients around the world. In recent years, LD Collins has:
• Achieved double digit growth year on year.
• Doubled its turnover in the last 5 years
• Invested in a multi-million-pound clinical trial to help make fertility treatment available worldwide.
• Hosted international medical and commercial meeting around the world.
Our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Hertfordshire fosters a highly professional, dynamic team culture. We are proud to announce L.D. Collins was independently awarded “Great Place to Work” with integrity scoring 96%, leadership behaviour score of 97% and team work 100%. This is a testament to L.D Collins’ commitment to the development and care of its team.
The Role
We present a unique opportunity for a highly adept professional with a background in account management and business development ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. The main purpose of this position is to develop, build and grow external relationships to grow the business and to increase revenue by identifying new commercial opportunities. You will work alongside senior management in a supportive environment where you become an integral part of our success story.
Operating at an international level, you will be managing 4 to 5 existing accounts where you will become the expert in these markets and help to drive the business.
Responsibilities will include
· Cultivating relationships with existing and new business accounts to identify growth opportunities
· Developing partnerships with stakeholders to enhance product sales positioning
· Managing Cyclogest brand, including strategic planning and market penetration
· Maintaining in-depth market knowledge, including competitor analysis and business plans
· Achieving sales and profit targets, reviewing monthly
· Creating action plans to meet targets and increase revenue
· Attending conferences for collaborations and partner relationships
· Identifying leads and exploring new markets for expansion
· Negotiating and executing contracts with accounts
· Assisting with ad hoc business projects as needed
· Collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and logistics teams
Requirements
· Degree holder in science or business
· Account management/business development experience within the pharmaceutical industry
· Ability to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders
· Team player with commercial mindset, aiming for business growth
· Demonstrated commercial and customer-focused experience
· Strong problem-solving and action-oriented approach
· Proficient in analytics and financial skills
· Track record in negotiating and influencing to achieve objectives
· Adaptability and change management skills
· Self-motivated with positive attitude
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Proficiency in Office applications and strong IT skills
· Willingness to travel internationally
· Highly driven and fun-loving attitude
Benefits
Highly competitive salary with bonus structure
· 30 days of holiday including statutory holidays, plus your birthday off
· Private Health insurance
· Company-provided mobile phone and laptop
· Contributory pension scheme
· Opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a significant contribution
· Potential for career development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company
· Support and collaboration from a close-knit team in modern, state-of-the-art offices
· Opportunity to attend major national and international conferences
· Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team
