Business Development Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. EMJ scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join EMJ, a leading organization in the global continuing medical education (CME) landscape. As the Business Development Lead, you will drive the commercial growth of EMJ's CME portfolio, build strategic partnerships, and shape innovative educational solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer. This is a hands-on sales leadership role that offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
Missions
- Definir y ejecutar la estrategia comercial de EMJ para la educación médica continua (CME), impulsando el crecimiento sostenible de los ingresos.
- Construir, convertir y expandir asociaciones estratégicas con organizaciones farmacéuticas y de ciencias de la vida, posicionando a EMJ como un socio de confianza en educación médica.
- Identificar y desbloquear nuevas oportunidades de mercado, elevando la reputación y visibilidad de EMJ en el ecosistema de educación médica.
Profil recherché
This is a highly visible commercial leadership role to accelerate growth, drive innovation, and expand impact in the global continuing medical education (CME) landscape.
Key Information
Reports to:
Chief Commercial Officer
Working pattern:
5 days/week in our London/Moorgate office
What You’ll Own:
The Business Development Lead will lead the commercial growth of EMJ’s CME portfolio, owning strategy through to execution and revenue delivery. This is a hands-on sales leadership role where educational vision meets commercial performance. Reporting directly to the CCO, you will be empowered to:
Define and execute EMJ’s CME commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth across therapy areas, formats, and geographies.
Build, convert, and expand strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and life-science organisations, positioning EMJ as a trusted medical education partner of choice.
Shape innovative, high-impact educational solutions aligned to client objectives, learner needs, and evolving accreditation standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, medical, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure seamless development and execution of CME programs.
Identify and unlock new market opportunities
Elevate EMJ’s reputation and visibility in the medical education ecosystem through thought leadership, industry engagement, and client advocacy.
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate will be a commercially driven medical education professional with a strong track record of growing client partnerships and revenue in a fast-moving healthcare or life-sciences environment.
Experience and Skills:
Proven success in medical education, healthcare communications, publishing, or life-sciences commercial roles with direct responsibility for revenue generation.
Strong business development capability, with experience securing and growing pharmaceutical or healthcare industry partnerships.
Solid understanding of continuing medical education (CME) or scientific content development and the needs of healthcare professional audiences.
Demonstrated ability to independently drive opportunities from concept through to sale and delivery, collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into commercially viable education solutions.
Personal Attributes:
Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented, with the ambition to build and expand a medical education function.
Hands-on and proactive, comfortable operating without established team structures while laying foundations for future scale.
Commercially focused, results-driven, and confident engaging senior industry stakeholders.
Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a dynamic, evolving organisation.
We're proud to have been recognised as one of
The Times Best Places to Work 2026
! Explore our
benefits page
to discover the full range of perks, rewards, and wellbeing support available to our colleagues.
What's in it for you:
·
Socials and Celebrations:
Our legendary
EMJFest
,
Christmas Party
, after-work socials and regular office competitions!
·
VIP Perks:
Enjoy exclusive access to our
Wembley Box
, including Concerts, FA Cup Finals, NFL games, and more!
·
Wellbeing Support:
Benefits from
Bupa medical cashback, Aviva private medical insurance
&
WeCare
for added peace of mind.
·
Time to Recharge:
Start with
25 days' annual leave
increasing with service up to
30 days
·
Incentives:
Quarterly rewards, including unforgettable experiences such as a
trip to Miami!
·
Fuel for Success:
Begin your day the right way with
free breakfast
and
fresh fruit
.
·
Active Lifestyle:
There’s something for everyone with a
1.5-hour gym lunch
!
·
Our Buddy Programme:
A dedicated
buddy from day one
to help you settle in and thrive.
About EMJ
At EMJ, our purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally by providing free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We're passionate about creating
Gold Medal Winners
. Just as we support healthcare professionals to be the best they can be, we invest in our people by providing the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.
While skills can be developed, values are what truly matter. That's why we look for people who embody our core values:
Entire buy in: Everyone has
loyalty
to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a
positive
and
passionate
way.
Manage your own shit: We all need to be
proactive
and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an
inspiring
place to work that we are all
proud
of.
Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is
different
to anything else, full of
hard working, gold medal winners
.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We know that no one meets every requirement listed in a job description, and that's okay. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.