Senior Director / VP of Business Development - CRO Vertical

UK (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

About The Company
Biorce is a pioneering Healthtech company dedicated to revolutionizing drug development through the power of AI. We are passionate about accelerating medical advancements and improving patient outcomes.
Our team comprises seasoned clinical research professionals, data scientists, and AI experts, working collaboratively to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world clinical needs.
With an unwavering commitment to revolutionize healthcare, we envision a world where all patients benefit from accelerated and cost-effective access to treatments. Biorce is poised to redefine the landscape of healthcare, shaping a future where innovation and accessibility converge for the betterment of humanity.
About The Role
Following our successful expansion into the U.S. and continued growth across Europe, we are seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to help drive our CRO commercial function from one of our hubs (Barcelona, New York or Austin).
As our Senior Director of Clinical Solutions, CRO, you’ll be a critical member of our commercial team, responsible for driving growth, building relationships with CRO partners, and positioning Biorce as a category leader in AI for clinical development. This is a high-impact role that combines strategy, sales, and client relationship management, with significant opportunity for career growth as our US and EU footprint expands.
Who We're Looking For
A commercially sharp operator with deep credibility in the CRO space. Someone who understands clinical trial processes inside out, has the network to open doors, and the drive to close them. This person should be able to work with full autonomy - owning their territory, generating their own pipeline, and representing Biorce at the highest levels of the industry.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the full sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure with pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
  • Responsibility for hitting quarterly targets and consistently delivering against ambitious commercial goals.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to the US or EU market, in collaboration with the Chief Commercial Officer and Global head of commercial operations.
  • Identify high-value potential clients and decision makers, and cultivate strong, trust based relationships.
  • Represent Biorce at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Clinical Solutions, and Product teams to tailor pitches and ensure client success.
  • Provide market intelligence and feedback to inform product development and strategic decisions.
  • Help define and refine commercial processes and infrastructure as we scale operations.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, you take full ownership of your objectives, responsibilities, and assigned territory with professionalism and drive.
Requirements
✅ Must-haves
  • 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or enterprise sales in the CRO sector.
  • Deep understanding of clinical trial processes and a strong network in the US or EU biopharma ecosystem.
  • Proven track record of closing mid-to-large enterprise deals and building long-term relationships with C-level stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to explain complex technology in simple, value driven terms.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% across the US or EU and internationally to company offsites.
✨ Nice-to-Haves
  • Familiarity with AI-driven platforms in a clinical or drug development context
What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing AI healthtech company entering the US and EU market.
  • Opportunity to grow into broader strategic or leadership role as Biorce expands.
Why Join Us?
  • A dynamic work environment with an international team, where collaboration and diversity thrive
  • Work alongside top talent, united by a shared purpose and committed to making a real impact
  • Comprehensive private health coverage to ensure your physical and mental well-being
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance your professional and personal life
  • Company events to celebrate achievements and enjoy time together
  • Get equipped with a MacBook to enhance your productivity and work experience
  • Our office is pet-friendly! You'll likely be greeted by a few wagging tails upon arrival
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Biorce

Our mission is to dramatically reduce the time and cost of clinical trials. Aika, our AI platform, supports the various stages of the clinical trial lifecycle Phase 1-3, up until market approval. Clinical trials can take 11 years and cost ∼$6.2B to bring a drug to market. 57% face costly protocol amendments that add months of delay.We're changing that.With Aika, users can generate compliant and comprehensive documents (feasibility studies, entire protocols, application forms, financial documents, consent forms etc.) within minutes. Aika features nearly 100% of clinical trials published in the past 25 years (1M+ trials from official registries), 260K+ clinical trial protocols, peer-reviewed articles, regulatory guidelines and many more. Every recommendation is backed by verifiable sources. Every decision stays with the clinical experts. Human oversight guaranteed. Faster trials don’t mean more risk. With Aika, they mean smarter science. The impact:→ 50% faster protocol development→ $200K-$400K saved per avoided amendment→ Regulatory-ready outputs from day oneBuilt by clinical experts, for clinical experts.

Founded in 2024
Barcelona, Catalonia, ESP
72 employees (10 in marketing)