VP, Sales, EU Life Sciences

About Konovo

Konovo is a global healthcare intelligence company on a mission to transform market research through technology, enabling faster, better, connected insights. We provide healthcare organisations with access to over 2 million healthcare professionals—the largest network of its kind globally—across more than 350 employees in five countries.

As we transition from a service‑oriented model to a product‑driven platform, we are expanding our leadership team with a Vice President, Sales – EU (Life Sciences) to lead a portion of our global sales efforts.

• Lead & Inspire:
  Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to three Business Developers while also carrying your own revenue quota.
• Drive Growth:
  Build and execute strategic sales plans to expand Konovo's footprint, exceed revenue and profit targets, and strengthen client relationships.
• Expand Key Accounts:
  Cultivate and manage senior‑level relationships with pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations, ensuring satisfaction while identifying opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling.
• Be a Market Expert:
  Stay ahead of life sciences and healthcare research trends, bringing fresh insight into client conversations and influencing Konovo's go‑to‑market strategy.
• Collaborate Globally:
  Work closely with sales leadership, global delivery teams, and other regional leaders to ensure commercial excellence and seamless client experiences.
• Shape the Future:
  Establish KPIs, manage forecasts and CRM, and build a roadmap that will define the next phase of growth for our European life science sales team.

• A strategic sales leader with 10+ years in business development and sales within life sciences and healthcare intelligence. Strong healthcare market research knowledge essential.
• At least 3 years leading teams with a proven ability to coach, inspire, and elevate performance.
• A player/coach mindset: equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to close deals and mentoring others to success.
• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets, adept at new business and account development.
• Deep understanding of life sciences clients (pharma, biotech, medical devices, or healthcare services) including healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent relationship‑building, negotiation, and communication skills, with credibility at senior levels.
• Commercially astute, data‑driven, and able to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution.
• Previous experience working within a global organization, collaborating frequently with regional counterparts.
• Willing and eager to travel across the UK and EU.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Shape and grow our sales strategy at a senior level.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI‑powered solutions and industry‑leading services that transform healthcare insights.
• Be part of a mission‑driven company that is revolutionizing healthcare decision‑making.
• Join a fast‑growing global team with career advancement opportunities.
• Thrive in a collaborative, remote work environment that values innovation and flexibility.
• Make a real‑world impact by helping healthcare organisations innovate faster.

Apply now to be a part of our journey.

London, England, United Kingdom