Business Development Manager

Taylorollinson; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a 12-month contract in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will focus on developing partnerships and securing new business opportunities in STEM-related sectors. An entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication skills are key for success. This opportunity also offers unique exposure to scientific applications driving growth across the sector.

Qualifications

• Experience within STEM-related sectors such as pharma, biotech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare, automation or instrumentation.
• Strong networking abilities and experience in developing new markets.
• Proven customer-facing experience in business development, market access or stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract and secure new business opportunities.
• Develop extensive contacts, collaborations and partnerships.

Skills

Networking

Partnership Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Scientific degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester

Contract: 12-month contract to cover maternity leave

Salary: £45K (p/t may be an option)

Our prestigious and well-regarded client is seeking an experienced professional with strengths in networking, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development.

Candidates should bring experience within STEM-related sectors such as pharma, biotech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare, automation or instrumentation.

Working as part of a high-performing and dedicated commercial team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting and securing new business opportunities.

The ideal individual will have:

• A genuine passion for science and broad knowledge of scientific applications driving growth across the sector
• A scientific degree (PhD preferred but not essential)
• Strong networking abilities and experience in developing new markets
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a flair for identifying collaborations and partnerships
• International commercial experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven customer-facing experience in business development, market access or stakeholder engagement

This is a 12-month contract that is unlikely to be extended, making it well suited to an experienced individual seeking an exciting short-term opportunity while planning their next steps. It offers the chance to develop extensive contacts, collaborations and partnerships, as well as gain a unique set of skills and experiences that are difficult to access elsewhere.

Who's up for the journey?