Director Business Development Europe
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Salary
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£55,200
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and WuXi Biologics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Director of Business Development - Europe Based
WuXi Biologics is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to partner with new biotech and pharma companies, to drive top line services growth in Europe for Biologics / large molecules for mAbs, Bispecifics, recombinant proteins and ADCs from DNA to IND and BLA / commercial. The incumbent will continue to deepen relationships with existing client base to enable their success and drive their pipeline of Biologics molecules, work closely with the business development and CMC teams to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region. Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input needed for the development of future service offerings and represent WuXi Biologics at local and regional biotech conferences
Organization Description
WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China, the US, the EU and Asia. We currently employ over 15,000 people and provide services to more than 200 customers worldwide.
Department Description
As Director Business Development, you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role you will report to the Executive Director of Business Development. This role is remotely based in Europe.
Your Responsibilities:
- Increase client base and revenue in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, expanding existing biotech clients’ business, and developing/managing strategic/key accounts, and across WuXi Biologics value chain.
- Manage a large portfolio of biotech clients, and strong network within the biotech / VC communities
- Build strong internal relationships across functions.
- Work closely and align with local CMC team for each partner
- Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently.
- Represent WuXi Biologics at trade shows.
- Contribute to key commercial strategies across the Global BD team.
- Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
- Deliver exemplary customer service.
- Timely update of Salesforce.com and monitor KPIs.
Profile/Requirements:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years of life science industry experience preferably including 3 years of successful sales and territory management experience within the CMO / CRO space.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
- Listening and empathy demonstrated.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, and examples of expanding customer base and driving revenue.
- Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
- Must be organized and detailed-oriented.
- Home office based in Europe or UK
As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential! Apply now!
Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at https://www.wuxibiologics.com
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with WuXi Biologics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WuXi Biologics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.