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As Head of Strategic Business Development, you will identify, shape and deliver high-value strategic growth opportunities that expand Holiferm's product portfolio, market access and long-term enterprise value.
Job Responsibility
Identifying and progressing strategic partnerships with global brands, manufacturers, distributors, technology partners and investors
Developing business cases for new molecules, products, applications, markets and strategic growth opportunities
Leading commercial strategy and commercialisation initiatives for current and future product platforms
Structuring and negotiating high-value partnerships, licensing agreements and routes to market
Working cross-functionally to translate customer needs into commercially viable product solutions
Supporting complex strategic opportunities through market evaluation, commercial assessment and partnership development
Providing recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on strategic priorities and investment opportunities
Building long-term external relationships and maintaining visibility of strategic pipeline performance, risks and opportunities
Requirements
Experience in strategic business development, partnerships, technical sales or commercialisation within chemicals, biotechnology, FMCG or related sectors
Proven ability to secure and develop complex, high-value commercial opportunities
Strong commercial acumen, including market analysis, business case development and value proposition creation
Experience working across multiple functions to deliver commercial outcomes
Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating internationally and building relationships across diverse markets
Nice to have
Experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
Technical or scientific background
Experience within biotechnology, biosurfactants, bio-based ingredients or speciality chemicals
Existing networks across relevant industry sectors
Experience presenting to senior leadership, investors or Boards
What we offer
7.5% pension
Income protection
Life assurance (4x salary)
Health, dental and mental health support
Share options
Flexible, hybrid working
Electric & hybrid car scheme and discount platform