Business Development Manager

Sci-Rec; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth in the pharmaceutical sector. This role offers the opportunity to build long-term partnerships and expand the company's footprint in GMP lab services. You will work in a flexible environment, collaborating with technical experts and attending key industry events. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission, this position is perfect for driven individuals looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization. If you are passionate about science and sales, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Personal development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

International exposure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales within the pharmaceutical services industry.
• Solid understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical testing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow pharma accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in analytical testing and regulatory services.

Skills

B2B Sales

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Networking

GMP Regulations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy

Tools

CRM Tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Business Development Manager

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Position Title:

Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical Testing & Quality Services

Location:

Flexible within the UK (Remote / Hybrid with travel to client sites and company labs)

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences – Laboratory Testing and Regulatory Services

Company Overview:

We are a rapidly growing international network of laboratories providing high-quality analytical, microbiological, and regulatory services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to ensure patient safety and product quality through excellence in scientific testing and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview:

As a Business Development Manager within our Pharmaceutical Division, you will drive commercial growth by identifying, developing, and managing new and existing client relationships across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. You’ll play a strategic role in expanding our footprint in the GMP lab services space, supporting clients from R&D through to commercial release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow pharma accounts across key markets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in analytical testing, microbiology, stability studies, regulatory services, and QP release.
• Build long-term partnerships with pharma, biotech, and CDMO clients.
• Coordinate with internal technical experts and laboratory teams to craft tailored proposals.
• Attend key industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive targeted campaigns and lead generation.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development within the pharmaceutical services industry.
• Solid understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical testing workflows.
• Strong network within pharma and biotech sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel (30–50%).

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, science-driven work environment within an entrepreneurial organization.
• Flat hierarchies and a high degree of autonomy.
• International exposure and collaboration with a growing network of laboratories.
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and bonus structure.
• Personal development opportunities and career growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Research

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research Services

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