Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: North East England (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus

Sector: Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical

Are you a commercially driven individual with a passion for life sciences and innovation? Do you have a proven track record of building client relationships and driving business growth?

We’re currently working with a cutting-edge life science company based in the North East, known for their innovative solutions and collaborative approach to scientific development. As they continue to grow, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help drive new partnerships, identify commercial opportunities, and support the expansion of their service offering across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the life science sector, including biotech, pharma, and academic partners
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the key point of contact throughout the sales cycle
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and networking events
• Collaborate with technical and project teams to tailor proposals to client needs
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and market intelligence to inform strategy
• Support marketing initiatives and contribute to the overall growth strategy

About You:

• A degree in a life science-related subject or proven experience in a business development, sales, or commercial role within the life sciences
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness to travel

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• Hybrid/flexible working
• A supportive, ambitious team environment

If you’re excited by the opportunity to drive growth in a dynamic life science company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Jack Ramshaw at CY Partners for a confidential discussion.