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Chief Commercial Officer

UK

Partnered with an early‑stage medical device company developing breakthrough technology with the potential to deliver a real clinical impact to patients. As they scale, they’re looking for a Chief Commercial Officer to build out a commercial function and drive pharma partnerships, licensing deals, and strategic growth.

The role:

  • Develop and execute our commercial and partnership strategy
  • Secure pharma licensing, co‑development and collaboration agreements
  • Build early commercial traction, GTM strategy and revenue models
  • Shape pricing, market access, product positioning and commercial ops
  • Represent the commercial function at exec and board level

 

The ideal profile:

  • 10+ years’ experience in commercial leadership roles, ideally within medtech/diagnostics
  • Proven track record closing pharma partnerships/licensing agreements
  • Experience building commercial or BD functions in early‑stage environments
  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and strategic thinking
  • Deep understanding of clinical, regulatory and funding pathways

 

Why this role?

  • Join at a critical inflection point where you can shape the commercial organisation
  • High ownership + direct influence on commercial direction
  • Mission‑driven team, with a competitive package + equity package

 

If you’re excited by building from the ground up and leading commercial strategy in a high‑growth medtech environment, please apply right away for more details.

Principal Clinical Research Associate

UK
£58-62,000 plus car allowance & bonus

RBW Consulting are excited to announce an opportunity on behalf of one of our close clients. This company are a renowned CRO with leading healthcare intelligence and a European culture. They treat unmet disease target areas and advance clinical research by providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

 

Key accountabilities

  • Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);
  • Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
  • Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;
  • Perform source document verification and case report form review;
  • Perform regulatory document review;
  • Conduct study drug inventory;
  • Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and
  • Assess patient recruitment and retention.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent)
  • Proven CRA experience; 6 years minimum
  • Broad knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management
  • Basic knowledge of drug therapy techniques and clinical research methodologies

 

To apply:

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Henson for any further information.

Senior Clinical Research Associate

UK
£50-56,000 plus car allowance & bonus
  • Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Associate
  • Location: Remote in England or South Wales
  • Salary: £50,000 - £56,000
  • Additional Benefits: Car allowance and bonus
  • Company: Global CRO

 

RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting-edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR-T.

Join a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence in clinical research. In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments.

This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team.

Key accountabilities

  • Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);
  • Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
  • Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;
  • Perform source document verification and case report form review;
  • Perform regulatory document review;
  • Conduct study drug inventory;
  • Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and
  • Assess patient recruitment and retention.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent)
  • Proven CRA experience; 4 years minimum

 

Why Join?

  • Supportive Environment: Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development.
  • Innovative Approach: Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time.
  • Results-Driven KPIs: Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues.
  • Administrative Support: Dedicated admin staff to help with site management tasks, helping to maintain a balanced workload.
  • Training: Extensive training and buddy system in place.
  • Career Growth: promotion opportunities up to 4 times a year.
  • Therapy Areas: Access to mixed therapy areas, including advanced therapies like CAR-T.

 

To apply

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Henson for any further information.

Clinical Research Associate

UK
£42-48,000 plus car allowance & bonus
  • Job Title: Clinical Research Associate
  • Location: Remote in England or South Wales
  • Salary: £42,000 - £48,000
  • Additional Benefits: Car allowance and bonus
  • Company: Global CRO

 

RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting-edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR-T.

In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments.

This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team.

 

Key accountabilities

  • Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);
  • Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
  • Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;
  • Perform source document verification and case report form review;
  • Perform regulatory document review;
  • Conduct study drug inventory;
  • Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and
  • Assess patient recruitment and retention.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent)
  • Proven CRA experience; 2 years minimum

 

Why Join?

  • Supportive Environment: Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development.
  • Innovative Approach: Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time.
  • Results-Driven KPIs: Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues.
  • Administrative Support: Dedicated admin staff to help with site management tasks, helping to maintain a balanced workload.
  • Training: Extensive training and buddy system in place.
  • Career Growth: promotion opportunities up to 4 times a year.
  • Therapy Areas: Access to mixed therapy areas, including advanced therapies like CAR-T.

 

To apply

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Henson for any further information.

Business Development Manager – Pharmaceuticals

N/A
Competitive Salary + Bonus

Fully Remote (UK/EU/US) – Occasional Travel Required



Are you a technically strong, commercially driven BD professional ready to help scale an ambitious, science‑led CRO/ CDMO pharmaceutical company?
Our client is an innovation‑focused SME specialising in oral solid dose services, spanning formulation development, clinical manufacturing, and end‑to‑end CRO support. With new IP, growing clinical capability, and major market momentum, they are now expanding their commercial presence.

 

About the Company:

This organisation offers a unique, integrated platform across early‑stage drug development:

  • Full service offering for oral solid dose – formulation development, clinical support, CRO services, and clinical manufacturing for early‑phase studies.
  • Operates a Phase I clinical trial unit (first‑in‑human to Phase II).
  • Has a GMP‑licensed manufacturing facility for IMP and placebo production.
  • Small, agile, innovation‑driven business.

 

The Role: Business Development Manager

You will become the primary business development professional in the organisation, working closely with the CEO to grow revenue across the UK, EU, and US. This is a dynamic role requiring someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats across sales, marketing, proposals, and client engagement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive inside sales activity across target territories.
  • Sell the company’s full suite of CRO and CDMO services.
  • Lead and support proposal writing and technical bid submissions.
  • Conduct lead generation, qualification, and end‑to‑end meeting management.
  • Collaborate on marketing initiatives, campaigns, and conference strategy.
  • Manage licensing discussions for the proprietary platform.
  • Maintain and optimise the existing CRM for pipeline visibility.
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual commercial targets.
  • Deliver a clear, structured first 6‑month plan to accelerate revenue growth.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

  • A life sciences degree or technical background (formulation, drug development, pharma services, chemistry, biology, pharmacology, etc.).
  • 2+ years minimum in BD, sales, or commercial roles within CRO, CDMO, pharma, biotech, or related technical services.
  • Natural ability to build relationships, communicate technical value, and drive conversations.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to self‑manage in a remote setting.
  • A proactive, practical mindset with willingness to work across BD, marketing, proposals, and operations.

Desirable:

  • Experience selling CRO or CDMO services.
  • Understanding of oral solid dose development or clinical manufacturing.
  • Previous experience in an SME or fast‑growth biotech environment.

 

Why Join?

  • Fully remote role with flexibility and autonomy.
  • Opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a growing organisation.
  • Direct access to senior leadership and influence over BD direction.
  • Work with innovative IP and expanding clinical capability.

Clinical Project Manager - 12-month FTC - Small Biotech

UK
£65-70,000

I am currently partnered with a small Biotech client who focus on innovative Respiratory studies in their search for a Clinical Project Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract for a maternity cover.

 

Days per week: 5

Location: Fully remote in the UK

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

 

The ideal background for this role is someone who has project management experience in the pharmaceutical sector and knowledge of CMC. Small biotech backgrounds are preferred.

 

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering on the non-clinical aspects of our small Biotech's lead program working with the function leads according to the agreed development plan. The Project Manager reports directly to the CEO and is responsible to the CEO for the delivery of the non-clinical plan to the timeline and objectives.

 

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the non-clinical program as an influential, capable and credible project management professional. Reporting to the CEO, the Project Manager has accountability for the program to progress on time and budget. The individual contributes to creating a safe working environment, and an inclusive, agile and collaborative culture for employees and consultants as well as maintaining excellent relationships with service providers to the Company.

 

The Project Manager position sits within the Development Group of our client and the post-holder will provide high-level project management skills to lead the development program for the treatment of disease.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the non-clinical development programs (objectives and timelines) are clearly communicated and understood by all required parties.
  • Working with the CEO and the function leads to develop and agree a detailed non-clinical development plan aligned to the Company’s development goals.
  • Support the function leads in the generation of Request for Proposals and contractor selection.
  • In co-ordination with the function leads and CEO, manage the Company’s relationship with its CROs,
  • Liaising with the laboratory-based team, communicating the Company’s development goals,
  • Contribute to the overall scientific excellence of the development activities.
  • Coordinate the non-clinical team’s activities according to project plans and timelines.
  • Monitor non-clinical budgets and attend frequent forecast meetings.
  • Flexibly work across all activities in the non-clinical program to ensure oversight.
  • Review protocols and reports generated across the project, as well as identifying appropriate members of the team to also review.
  • Develop and monitor non-clinical project plans and Gantt charts.
  • Lead frequent development risk management brainstorming meetings and, as required, issue management meetings – recording the outcomes of these as required.
  • Coordinate sponsor sign-off and filing of documents.
  • Provide frequent updates on development activities to the CEO.
  • Take leadership of the Company’s quality system to meet its obligations as Sponsor.

 

Please apply here and Harry Henson will be in touch to discuss your application further.

 

*while the job title is Clinical Project Manager this role is actually non-clinical and more focused within the CMC side, but Clinical candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered

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Thank you for your partnership and the value you continue to deliver.

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Tech-Enabled Clinical Company

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Digital Health Agency

RBW immediately had an impact from a recruiting perspective but also as a wonderful partner to our business stakeholders and the external market. 

They use their key strengths of kindness and authenticity to build relationships across the board. Not only are they able to understand the business need and identify top talent in the competitive cell/gene therapy market, they are also good humans; the high bar they set for themselves motivates them to do amazing work and do what is right for people.

Head of TA

Small Biotech

Our business is CDMO working on biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. In the time that RBW has been supporting us, they have been nothing but amazing.  They have gotten to know our business inside and out, and whether it is a permanent position or a contractor needed for any of our roles, ranging from GMP Assistants, Operators, Production Leaders, Validation, QA, QC, they have always spent time not just with us from a recruitment needs but with every manager to get to know exactly what we are looking for, even if the same roles came up time and time again.

HR Business Partner

Global CDMO

RBW have been instrumental to our successful transformation. Always bringing us a smile they are highly creative and there is no challenge they can’t overcome. Their emotional intelligence is outstanding, and they have an authentic, warm personal charm which is infectious. Their wide span of knowledge and experience can be consistently relied on, and they are a valued partner that we take true delight in working with.

HR Director

Global Medcomms Agency