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At Catch Recruit, our mission is simple: to connect exceptional talent with the right opportunities, ensuring a perfect blend of professional skills and cultural fit. As a dynamic and growing business, we are dedicated to delivering genuine value to our clients and candidates alike. We achieve t… read morehis by matching candidates with organisations that align with their personality and career aspirations while providing our clients with talent that truly complements their company culture. Our commitment goes beyond just filling roles—we prioritise building lasting relationships by focusing on a select group of clients and candidates. This approach allows us to offer a personalised, attentive service that meets the unique needs of every partnership we create.
Purpose of the Role:
Our client is looking for a commercially driven, high-performing professional to join them in a hybrid role that blends business development, strategic operations, and exposure to executive-level decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn how to run a business from the inside out while simultaneously building their own client portfolio and driving growth within the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors.
You will work directly with the MD and Director of Partnerships, contributing to both the commercial expansion and strategic initiatives of the company.
Expect to move fluidly between boardroom-level discussions and deal-making activities with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Exposure
Work directly with the MD on growth initiatives, and market analysis.
Contribute to business-critical decisions across commercial, operational, and financial domains.
Develop frameworks for scaling international operations, pricing strategies, and process optimization.
Support data analysis, reporting, and execution of new business strategies
Business Development & Client Growth
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical trial sectors.
Conduct market research to target major players in the US and European markets.
Secure meetings with key decision-makers and convert opportunities into signed commercial agreements.
Manage client relationships end-to-end, from proposal through to post-sales operational coordination
Global Exposure
Engage international clients via video-conferencing (Zoom, Teams) and in-person meetings.
Travel to target regions to build relationships and close deals.
Education & Experience:
Exceptional academic record (matric and university transcripts required).
Professional degree (CA, BCom LLB, Engineering, Actuarial Science, MBA preferred).
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a professional or business environment.
Proven track record in sales, consulting, or business development.
Experience managing or mentoring small teams advantageous.
Strong analytical ability and strategic problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and high-energy individual.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and data-analysis tools beneficial
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