Biotech Business Development Lead | Life Sciences Accounts

Homerun B.V.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy over accounts

International biotech team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Single Cell Discoveries is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to lead a portfolio across academia, biotech and pharma in the UK and Ireland. You will own the sales cycle from first contact through to signed projects, running consultative scientific conversations and coordinating with internal teams to fulfil quotes and scope.

The role requires a life sciences degree, commercial BD experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in life sciences or equivalent experience.
• Commercial experience in business development, sales, or account management for scientific services.
• In-depth knowledge of life sciences market and key accounts in the UK and Ireland.
• Comfortable translating scientific discussions into clear commercial proposals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of accounts across academia, biotech, and pharma.
• Develop strategy and tactics for commercial success in the territory (UK & Ireland).
• Generate new business through outbound outreach, conferences, and networking.
• Lead the sales cycle from first contact to signed projects.
• Coordinate with commercial, project management and lab teams to fulfill contracts.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM experience

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s or PhD in life sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Single Cell Discoveries is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to lead a portfolio across academia, biotech and pharma in the UK and Ireland. You will own the sales cycle from first contact through to signed projects, running consultative scientific conversations and coordinating with internal teams to fulfil quotes and scope.

The role requires a life sciences degree, commercial BD experience, and strong English communication.