Business Development Executive

Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company; Macclesfield, Manchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications firm is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their Global Growth Team. This hybrid role offers entry-level candidates the chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting business development in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include maintaining BD collateral, CRM records, and developing reports. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong organizational skills, contributing to the operational success of the Growth Team.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Structured training and development opportunities

Flexible working model

Clear growth path within the network

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Communications).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with LinkedIn, CRM systems, or data tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain BD collateral.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Develop monthly BD reports.
• Support RFI/RFP and pitch responses.
• Project manage BD tasks.
• Prepare clear briefs for proposal development.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Support social media activity.
• Facilitate compliance processes.
• Champion enterprise AI tools.
• Build strong internal relationships.
• Provide general BD and operational support.

Skills

Organised and reliable

Proactive and eager to learn

Clear, confident communicator

Strong coordination and project‑management mindset

Digitally confident and AI‑literate

Creative and adaptable

Interested in business operations

Accurate and detail‑driven

Resilient and resourceful

Education

Degree in relevant field (Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Communications)

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Job description

London, United Kingdom; Macclesfield, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Department: AMC Global Growth Team

Reports to: SVP, Business Growth and Strategy

Location: Hybrid

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Level: Graduate / Entry‑Level

Your talent, our future. Excellence Connected

Are you a motivated, organised graduate with an interest in business, communications, or healthcare? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At Ashfield MedComms (AMC) our people live and breathe our values and are committed to excellence. Our people are the key to our success, powering consistent growth year on year. As such, connecting with new talent to join our team is fundamental to driving our business forwards. This is the place to grow your career.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-focused individual to join our Global Growth Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry‑level candidate to gain hands‑on experience supporting the operational side of business development in a global, client‑focused environment.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Ashfield MedComms and the wider Inizio Medical network, helping keep our BD activities organised, efficient, and moving forward. The role offers excellent variety, exposure to strategic projects, and a commitment to develop your key skills in business development, operations, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain BD collateral, keeping pitch decks, case studies and company credentials up to date and easy to access.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, helping track outreach, opportunities and engagement activity.
• Develop monthly BD reports, gathering inputs and preparing clear updates for leaders and internal teams.
• Support RFI/RFP and pitch responses, coordinating contributions and helping create high‑quality submission materials.
• Project‑manage BD tasks, including tracking actions, scheduling milestone meetings and supporting cross‑functional workflows.
• Prepare clear briefs for multiple functions supporting proposal development.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Growth Team, ensuring agendas, materials and actions are well prepared.
• Support social media activity, including sourcing content, preparing posts and coordinating approvals.
• Facilitate compliance processes, ensuring documentation and approvals are completed accurately and on time.
• Use and champion enterprise AI tools to streamline day‑to‑day tasks and support team efficiency.
• Build strong internal relationships across AMC and Inizio Medical.
• Provide general BD and operational support to the Growth team as required.

Key Attributes and Skills

• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks and keep projects on track.
• Proactive and eager to learn, comfortable taking initiative and solving problems.
• Clear, confident communicator, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong coordination and project‑management mindset, with great attention to detail.
• Digitally confident and AI‑literate, with a willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Creative and adaptable, particularly when supporting social content or BD materials.
• Interested in business operations and strategic growth within a dynamic, client‑focused environment.
• Accurate and detail‑driven in both written and visual work.
• Resilient and resourceful, with a positive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Genuine interest in healthcare, communications, and business development.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Communications)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Experience with LinkedIn, CRM systems, or data tools is a plus but not required

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Exposure to global clients and strategic projects
• A flexible hybrid working model
• A clear growth path within the Inizio Medical network

Why Ashfield MedComms?

Ashfield MedComms operates with a flexible hybrid approach, empowering our people to work in the way that suits them best - at home, in the office, or a blend of both. We trust our people to work together to support our clients and contribute to making the world a healthier place.

We are committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging, where everyone can bring their full selves to work. Diversity strengthens our teams and supports our success.

Ashfield MedComms is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a global strategic partner offering medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services across the healthcare and life sciences industry.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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