Business Development Manager

JobAdder Operations Pty; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager in Pharmaceutical Technology to drive growth, identify new opportunities and expand client base within the life sciences sector.

You will work closely with senior leadership, bridging scientific insight and commercial strategy, attend industry events, and help evaluate new products and markets to support long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of pharmaceutical science or drug development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and organised.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Generate leads and build strong client relationships
• Support commercial and business development initiatives
• Assess new product and market opportunities
• Support licensing and product development activities
• Attend industry conferences and events
• Work closely with scientific, technical and commercial teams

Skills

Pharma science

Communication

Commercial mindset

Technical communication

Job description

02nd October, 2026

Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical Technology

An innovative pharmaceutical technology organisation is looking to appoint a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to support continued growth and the development of new client opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines a strong understanding of pharmaceutical sciences with commercial ability and enjoys building relationships within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.

Working closely with senior commercial leadership, you will support business development activities across a diverse client base, ranging from emerging and specialist pharmaceutical businesses through to major global organisations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities


• Generate leads and build strong client relationships


• Support commercial and business development initiatives


• Assess new product and market opportunities


• Support licensing and product development activities


• Attend industry conferences and events


• Work closely with scientific, technical and commercial teams

What We're Looking For

• Understanding of pharmaceutical science or drug development


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Commercially minded, proactive and organised


• Confident engaging with scientific and commercial stakeholdersAbility to understand and communicate technical concepts

Nice to Have

• B2B sales or business development experience within life sciences


• Pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO or CDMO experience


• Exposure to drug development, formulation or pharmaceutical technology


• Experience in lead generation, licensing or commercialisation


• An established life sciences network