Business Development / Marketing Manager - Contract Role

Project Blackbook LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Blackbook LTD is seeking a proactive Business Development / Marketing Manager on a contract basis to support an investment client in healthcare/life sciences as it moves into launch phase. Hybrid role with two days on-site in/around London or the UK.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on BD or marketing experience in industry rather than consulting, with manager-level capability and the ability to work independently and engage with senior stakeholders; day rate £300-£450 outside IR35 for 3-6

Qualifications

• Independent consultant with ability to work autonomously.
• Strong background in business development, marketing or commercial roles.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders in projects.

Responsibilities

• Support launch phase with commercial and go-to-market activity.
• Apply BD and marketing expertise to shape launch priorities.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders to drive momentum.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Independent contractor

Job description

Role: Business Development / Marketing Manager - Contract Role

Seniority: Junior Consultant - Senior Manager

Day rate: £300-£450 outside IR35

Project duration(s): 3-6 months, starting from October

Location: Hybrid, two days on-site in/around London or the UK

We’re supporting a transformation consultancy, headquartered in the UK with a global footprint. They're looking for support with an investment client as a healthcare/life sciences project moves into its launch phase. The role would suit someone with a strong business development and/or marketing background, ideally with hands‑on industry experience rather than a traditional consulting profile.

Tasks

• Support the project through its launch phase, with a focus on commercial and go-to‑market activity
• Bring practical BD and marketing experience to help shape and execute launch priorities
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to coordinate activity and drive momentum

Requirements

• An independent consultant
• Strong background in business development, marketing or commercial roles
• Ideally experience gained in industry rather than solely within consulting
• Manager-level experience, with the ability to work independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders