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Overview Associate Director of New Business Development, German Speaking, Life Science Genomics Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Location : Hybrid (London, Oxford, or Cambridge 2+ days onsite) Role Purpose As 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. Fluency in German is required, as many of your clients and stakeholders will be German-speaking. A Day in the Life Prospect, 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 Are Experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of selling within biotech, pharma, or genetics. Fluent German speaker (must-have requirement), alongside strong proficiency in English. 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. More time for you to unwind and enjoy. Progression: We\'ve got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder. Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed! Hybrid Working, Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office twice a week. Wellbeing: Join a company that values you at work and outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including a pension that increases every year (up to a threshold), comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with no excess, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave. Diversity and Inclusion: We offer our Bank Your Bank Holiday program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It's our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included. Giving Made Easy: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place! Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee. EEO Statement Genomics 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. Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genomics

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