Business Development Manager - Sector

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is seeking a Business Development Manager – Health & Life Sciences to lead the development of collaborations with industry, organisations and government partners. This full-time post is available immediately until 31 March 2028, with hybrid working combining campus time and home working.

The role requires a strong sales and marketing mindset, with responsibility for building a visible pipeline of funded projects aligned to BRC priorities.

Qualifications

• Role requires strong sales and marketing mindset.
• Ability to build a pipeline of collaborations and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, influence and convert external partners into funded projects.
• Collaborate with BE&I NIHR Exeter BRC team including PiPs and XiRs to align opportunities with priorities.

Skills

Sales mindset

Marketing mindset

Stakeholder management

Job description

Business Development Manager - Health & Life Sciences - NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)

This full-time post is available immediately until the 31st March 2028. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Business Development Manager – Health and Life Sciences NIHR Exeter BRC role leads on the development of collaborations with industry, organisations and government partners. The post holder will play a proactive, outward‑facing role focused on identifying, influencing and converting external partners into funded projects and longer‑term relationships. The role requires a strong sales and marketing mindset, with responsibility for building a visible pipeline of commercial and collaborative opportunities aligned to BRC priorities. They will work closely with the Business Engagement and Innovation (BE&I) NIHR BRC team including the Associate Director for BE&I, the Professors in Practice (PiPs) and Experts in Residence (XiRs).

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Hannah Williams, Sector Head of Health and Lifesciences, email [e-mail].

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

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