Business Development Manager ( Pharmaceutical and Biotech )

Alfa Laval Inc.; Camberley; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Food and Water division, focusing on the Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors. This home-based role involves driving growth by acquiring new customers and expanding relationships within the industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharma, excellent communication, and negotiation skills, alongside a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with strong networking skills.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical products, drug development, and regulations.
• Strategic, results-driven, and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage leads to grow the business pipeline.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and promote our solutions.
• Support new product launches and market initiatives.

Skills

Strong networking skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field

Tools

CRM

MS Office

BI platforms

Job description

Alfa Laval UK&I is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Food and Water division, focusing on Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors. This role involves driving growth by acquiring new customers, presenting our value proposition, securing homologations, and expanding our network. The position is home-based in the UK or Ireland, with frequent travel across the UK&I region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage leads to grow the business pipeline.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and promote our solutions.
• Support new product launches and market initiatives.
• Build internal relationships across departments.
• Scout and develop new end-user customer bases.
• Establish relationships with pharma EUs, system builders, and EPCs.

Candidate Profile:

• Self-motivated team player with strong networking skills.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical products, drug development, and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic, results-driven, and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in CRM, MS Office, and BI platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Knowledge of market trends and customer needs.
• Interpersonal and proactive customer service skills.
• Comfortable in a matrix organization and team environment.
• Organized, self-driven, and eager to learn.