Business Development Director – Life Sciences

You love senior sales – not transactional recruitment, but true consultative business development. You’ve built desks, opened markets, and consistently billed over £250k+. You operate at a senior level, thrive in the executive search space, and now want something more: real influence, strategic input, and the chance to help scale something exceptional.

We’re partnering (retained) with a high-growth executive search firm in the life sciences space. After a record-breaking H1 2025, they’re entering their next growth phase – and looking for a senior individual to take ownership of a vertical within the US market. This is a leadership-level role with the autonomy, trust, and visibility to drive both commercial and strategic impact.

You’re someone who thinks big but executes with focus. You understand how to build and lead in a 360 capacity, and you value depth, quality, and long-term client relationships. You’re credible with senior stakeholders, naturally commercial, and energised by the idea of playing a visible role in a growing, high-performance firm.

Day-to-day, you’ll drive business development, lead retained assignments, build your personal brand, and influence wider growth strategy. You’ll be joining early, while there’s still white space – with the tools, platform, and backing to genuinely build something.

The package includes a strong base, exceptional commission, high-end tech, quarterly and annual incentive trips, and a culture grounded in trust, performance, and ambition – where your voice will be heard and your success will shape the future.