Interim Head of Business Development

The Company is seeking a Head of Business Development to spearhead the commercial strategy and lead the transition from product development to commercial adoption. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the commercial engine behind the next generation of autonomous chemical sensing, with a focus on remote environmental monitoring. This role demands a commercially astute, technically credible individual who can effectively manage the full spectrum of business development activities, from customer engagement to revenue forecasting. The Head of Business Development will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that customer requirements are integrated into the product roadmap and will be instrumental in defining the customer journey and success criteria. Applicants for the Head of Business Development position at the company should be seasoned professionals with a strong background in business development, commercial, or technical sales, particularly in the B2B sector. Essential experience includes a proven track record in launching or commercializing technical products, consultative selling to a range of stakeholders, and practical experience in CRM and commercial operations. The role requires a candidate with the ability to work hands-on, a strong understanding of commercial and financial acumen, and the capacity to build and lead a commercial team as the business scales. Desirable experience includes a background in relevant industry sectors such as environmental monitoring, and a history of developing commercial partnerships and collaborative funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a relationship-builder with the technical credibility to engage with customers and technical teams, and a strategic thinker capable of shaping the commercial and product development landscape.