Business Development Manager

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing independent Biotechnology company based in Nottingham is looking for a Business Development Manager. This role requires proven sales experience in the life sciences industry, particularly within CRO services. Candidates should have a PhD in life sciences and a strong client-focused approach to cultivate relationships. The position offers the opportunity to maintain a client base across multiple sectors and requires international travel.

Qualifications

• PhD qualified with commercial experience in life sciences, histology, or IHC preferred.
• Experience in business development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO.
• Demonstrated ability to grow customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop client base across Pharma/biotech/CRO sectors.
• Arrange and conduct client visits in the UK, Europe, and US.
• Generate project proposals based on client requirements.

Skills

Sales experience in life sciences

Client relationship building

Understanding of regulatory standards

Commercial experience

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in life sciences or equivalent

Job description

CK Group is recruiting for a Business Development Manager, to join a growing independent Biotechnology company at their site based in Nottingham on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven sales experience in the Life Sciences/CRO space.

The Company

GLP accredited contract research laboratory, that provides Histology services to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sectors.

The Role

This is a client-facing role, and would suit a highly motivated individual with proven sales experience selling CRO services within the life sciences industry. Experience in histology is preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and develop client base across the Pharma/biotech/CRO sectors
• To arrange and undertake client visits throughout the UK, Europe and the US and be part of various exhibitions
• To work with clients to understand their requirements and generate project proposals
• To make appropriate connections with other services providers for potential collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in life sciences or equivalent and commercial experience or prior sales background in histology and IHC preferred
• Business development experience in pharmaceutical biotech and/or CRO space
• Industrial experience in the biotech sector with knowledge of regulatory standards (GLP, ISO etc)
• Demonstrated ability to grow customer accounts
• Client focussed approach with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Willingness to travel internationally

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