Business Development Associate

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LTD in London is seeking a proactive Business Development Associate to help grow opportunities in the pharmaceutical devices sector. You will research prospects, support lead generation, manage CRM data and contribute to client meetings and campaigns.

The role suits a science graduate with commercial ambition, strong communication and organisation, and willingness to travel internationally when required. Salary up to £35,000 plus bonus and career development.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in a scientific discipline related to pharmaceutical sciences and/or business management.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales/business development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and attentive to detail.
• Commercially aware, resilient and comfortable working towards targets.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or lead-generation tools advantageous.
• Able to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective customers and commercial opportunities.
• Contact potential clients and support lead-generation activities.
• Maintain and improve CRM data, including customer and market intelligence.
• Support client meetings, sales planning and business development campaigns.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.
• Work with marketing colleagues on campaigns and promotional activities.
• Prepare reports covering sales activity, market trends and commercial performance.
• Represent the organisation at exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Provide market feedback to product development, engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM experience

Sales support

Market research

Education

2:1 degree in pharmaceutical sciences or business management

Tools

CRM tools

Lead-generation tools

Job description

Business Development Associate – Pharmaceutical Devices

Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + bonus
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

We are recruiting for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Associate to join a growing organisation operating within the pharmaceutical device sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically qualified graduate or early-career professional looking to develop a career in business development and sales. You will support the wider BD team in identifying new opportunities, engaging prospective clients and expanding the organisation’s international market presence.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective customers and commercial opportunities.
• Contact potential clients and support lead-generation activities.
• Maintain and improve CRM data, including customer and market intelligence.
• Support client meetings, sales planning and business development campaigns.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.
• Work with marketing colleagues on campaigns and promotional activities.
• Prepare reports covering sales activity, market trends and commercial performance.
• Represent the organisation at exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Provide market feedback to product development, engineering and quality teams.

About you

• A 2:1 degree or above in a scientific discipline related to pharmaceutical sciences and/or business management.
• A strong interest in developing a career in sales and business development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and attentive to detail.
• Commercially aware, resilient and comfortable working towards targets.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or lead-generation tools would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Willing and able to travel internationally when required.
• Eligible to work permanently in the UK and able to meet international travel requirements.

This position offers a competitive basic salary of up to £35,000, an additional bonus scheme and the opportunity to build a commercial career within an innovative, internationally focused pharmaceutical technology business.