Associate Director – Business Development

Genomics plc

Associate Director/Director Business Development leading strategic commercial opportunities for Mystra in pharma and biotech. Engaging senior stakeholders and driving high-value sales cycles.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As our Associate Director/Director Business Development, you'll be a senior commercial force in the life sciences market - leading high-value, strategic new business for Mystra, our SaaS data and analytics platform.
You'll engage at the most senior levels of pharma and biotech, building the kind of relationships and deals that define Genomics' trajectory.
You'll own and drive the most significant new commercial opportunities across pharma and biotech - building multi-stakeholder relationships at senior and executive level and leading complex, high-value sales cycles from first conversation to contract close.
You'll invest deeply in understanding your clients' long-term R&D and data strategies, positioning Mystra as an essential part of how they work - not just a vendor, but a scientific partner.
You'll bring a sophisticated view of the life sciences landscape, feeding strategic intelligence back into our go-to-market approach and influencing how we position and evolve our platform.
You'll set a high standard for pipeline discipline and forecasting, contributing to strategic reporting that informs senior decision-making across the business.
You'll carry significant internal weight as the voice of the customer — shaping how Product, Science, and Marketing think about the market and ensuring our commercial approach is always grounded in genuine value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a substantial track record of senior-level SaaS, digital health, or enterprise technology sales into pharma or biotech, with demonstrable success closing complex, high-value deals.
You have deep experience engaging with R&D and research departments inside major pharmaceutical companies, and you navigate senior scientific and commercial stakeholders with ease.
You have a strong working knowledge of genetics or genomics — enough to speak credibly and compellingly about what advanced genetic analytics can unlock for drug discovery.
You think strategically about markets, clients, and positioning, and bring that perspective into everything you do.
You're a self-directed, senior operator who thrives in a fast-paced scale-up environment and doesn't need a roadmap to find the right path.
A degree in life sciences, business, or a related field is expected; an advanced degree is a genuine asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Reward: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure market-aligned compensation.
Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.
Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.
Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end.
Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.
Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.
Hybrid Working
Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.
Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate.
Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SaaS salesdigital health salesenterprise technology salescomplex deal closingadvanced genetic analyticsR&D strategydata strategypipeline disciplineforecastingstrategic reporting

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstrategic thinkingself-directedoperational excellencecommunicationinfluencingstakeholder engagementcustomer advocacycollaborationadaptability