Senior Director of Business Development

Senior Director, Business Development - Healthcare (Medical Device)
Contract Manufacturing (CMO)

The Opportunity
We've partnered with a global manufacturer who are looking to hire a Senior Director of Business Development to support its next phase of growth across the healthcare sector. A high-impact role where you'll develop and drive the commercial strategy, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver growth across key markets.

You'll be joining a leading manufacturer delivering first class custom solutions to some of the most dynamic high-potential industries. Drawing on decades of experience, a global network of manufacturing excellence, and a highly skilled team committed to quality and innovation, the business is exceptionally well positioned for continued growth.

Role Overview

• Develop and execute a multi-year commercial strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives and manufacturing capabilities.
• Take a hands-on approach to new business development within targeted markets and strategic prospects, consistently building and maintaining a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Deepen and expand key existing customer relationships by identifying new opportunities to add value and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Own the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, pricing strategy, and successful contract negotiations to deliver sustained revenue growth.
• Act as the "Voice of the Customer" internally, communicating requirements to cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
• Represent the company at industry events to build brand awareness, network with key stakeholders, and uncover business opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related or technical discipline preferred.
• 12+ years' experience in business development or sales within the medical device contract manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record in developing strategy, market development, and scaling revenue.
• Solid understanding of plastics manufacturing processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support customers.

Interested?

Please apply below or send your CV and a brief message to [email protected]

Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the UK or European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.
Carrot Recruitment acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

If there are any arrangements or adjustments we can make to assist you at interview then please let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist.

Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the UK or European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there. Carrot Life Sciences acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

If there are any arrangements or adjustments we can make to assist you at interview then please let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist.