Business Development Executive

Entrust Resource Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Resource Solutions is seeking a Graduate Business Development Executive to start a career in commercial pharma. You will support the identification and development of new client relationships across pharmaceutical, biotech and investment communities, working with senior colleagues to understand market opportunities and communicate technical solutions.

You will gain exposure to pharmaceutical business development, client relationship management, market mapping, marketing activities,

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Genuine interest in human health and pharmaceutical innovation.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into commercial value.
• Proactive, well-organised approach to work.
• Strong relationship-building and professional demeanour.
• Energetic, curious and can-do attitude.
• Willingness to support wider commercial activities.
• Evidence of achievement through academics or extracurriculars.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and developing new client relationships.
• Research prospective pharma, biotech and investment partners.
• Translate client development challenges into commercial solutions.
• Support outreach and new business initiatives.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns and content creation.
• Prepare for international conferences and events.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK and wider organisation.
• Explain complex pharmaceutical technologies in clear, business-friendly terms.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Fast learner

Education

Life sciences degree

Chemistry background

Biology background

Job description

Graduate Opportunity | Pharmaceutical Technology | Business Development

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful and proactive Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a graduate, postgraduate or early-career professional looking to transition into a commercial role within the pharmaceutical industry.

The Opportunity As a Business Development Executive, you will support the identification and development of new client relationships across the pharmaceutical, biotech and investment communities. You will work closely with senior colleagues to understand market opportunities, communicate technical solutions and contribute to the company's continued growth.

You will gain exposure to:

• Pharmaceutical business development and strategic partnerships
• Client relationship management
• Commercial research and market mapping
• Marketing and communications activities
• International conferences and industry events
• Pharmaceutical product development and innovation
• Investment and corporate growth initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development team in identifying and developing new client relationships.
• Research and engage prospective pharmaceutical, biotech and investment partners.
• Understand client development challenges and help align suitable technical solutions.
• Support outreach activities and new business initiatives.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, communications and content creation.
• Prepare for international conferences, meetings and industry events.
• Conduct commercial research, competitor analysis and market mapping.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK and wider organisation.
• Learn and communicate complex pharmaceutical technologies in a clear, professional and commercially relevant manner.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual who is eager to develop a career on the commercial side of life sciences.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in human health, medicines and pharmaceutical innovation.
• The ability to quickly learn technical concepts and translate them into commercial value.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to your work.
• Natural relationship-building ability and a professional, personable manner.
• Energy, curiosity and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to support wider commercial, marketing and operational activities.
• Evidence of achievement through academic, professional or extracurricular activities.