Business Development Manager UK Ireland

PharmaLex; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage sales activities in the UK and Ireland. This remote role demands a proven track record in selling complex service contracts within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries, ensuring ongoing client satisfaction while achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging strong communication skills and existing networks to drive business success.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous development opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in selling clinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance solutions.
• Proven ability to hunt for and close new business.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage own sales territory and achieve targets.
• Generate new clients through cold calling and networking.
• Act as the client point of contact and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Results-driven

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Networking skills

Client relationship management

Job description

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Business Development Manager UK Ireland, United Kingdom (Homebased)

Client: PharmaLex

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Your Job

• Manage own sales territory (named accounts and/or geographic/market based territory) and achieve annual and quarterly signings and revenue target quotas.
• Generate new clients through cold calling, networking, business partnerships, and sales activities to promote PharmaLex services.
• Identify new, valuable, and emerging companies. Use a comprehensive array of sales techniques to find and close business to meet or exceed targets.
• Act as the client point of contact and ensure ongoing client satisfaction throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal operational departments to develop the value proposition.
• Represent the business at major industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation and proposal to contract negotiation and deal closure, involving PharmaLex resources as appropriate.
• Participate in global and regional sales meetings, scheduled face-to-face once or twice a year, and virtual meetings as required.
• Leverage external and internal contact networks to acquire new business.

Your Profile

• Experience in selling clinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance solutions, and complex service contracts into the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device markets.
• Results-driven.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic global matrix environment.
• Proven ability to hunt for and close new business.
• Sense of responsibility and diplomacy.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel within your territory and globally when required.

We offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 after qualifying service).
• An environment supporting work/life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous development through training and experience.

PharmaLex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics.