Business Development Manager – EU Region

Almac Group Ltd; Craigavon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical services provider seeks a Business Development Manager for the EU Region. This remote position involves frequent international travel and requires exceptional sales skills and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Life Sciences or Business Management and a proven track record in business development. A competitive salary and bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Attractive sales bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a Life Sciences or Business Management subject.
• Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Business Development, Client/Account Management, Proposal Management, or Technical Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage business relationships and maximise revenue.
• Represent the company at exhibitions and conferences.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Client/Account Management

Pharmaceutical experience

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – EU Region

Location and working hours: Remote/Home Based with frequent international travel within allocated region

Salary: Competitive salary plus attractive sales bonus scheme

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB10939

Role

Almac Pharma Services is an established, world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

As Business Development Manager, you will use exemplary customer service and sales skills to prospect and develop new business opportunities, effectively manage business relationships, and maximise revenue for the business. You will represent Almac Pharma Services at exhibitions and conferences, promoting the company profile to key and target clients. You will work to meet or exceed sales targets, build and maintain a pipeline of new business, and identify and develop new sales strategies.

This role offers frequent opportunities for international travel within your designated region.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see attached Job Description.

What we’re looking for

Ideal candidates will hold a degree level qualification in a Life Sciences or Business Management subject, along with previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

We’re looking for someone with experience and previous success within a Business Development, Client/Account Management, Proposal Management or Technical Project Management role. Applicants with significant experience in a manufacturing or analytical role within drug product manufacturing and/or packaging services may also be considered. Effective negotiation skills, and a demonstrable working knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and/or commercial manufacturing/packaging are essential.

• This role requires international travel and coverage beyond normal working hours as and when required.

• For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description attached to the online job posting

What we can offer

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

Apply

Apply online and tailor your CV to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Details

Closing Date: Closing date for applications is 5pm on 3rd October 2025

Skills: Account Management, Pharmaceutical Experience, Proposal Management