Client Partner – Life Sciences (Pharma & Biotech Focus)

Endava; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector seeks a Client Partner specializing in Life Sciences to accelerate growth focusing on Pharmaceuticals and Biotech. This role involves managing client relationships, driving revenue, and providing strategic insights to key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a strong network and proven client leadership abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career coaching and development

Hybrid work and flexible hours

Global wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client leadership roles within Life Sciences, ideally with a Pharma/Biotech focus.
• Strong network of senior industry contacts.
• Deep understanding of challenges in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of Life Sciences accounts.
• Build senior relationships and drive high-value conversations.
• Maintain revenue forecasting and manage financial performance.

Skills

Client leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

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Client Partner – Life Sciences (Pharma & Biotech Focus), London

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Client:

Endava

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description

We are looking for a commercially proficient Client Partnerto join the Healthcare & Life Sciences team at Endava. This individual will play a critical role in accelerating our growth in the Life Sciences sector, with a strong focus on Pharmaceuticals and Biotech. Experience in Medical Devicesis a valuable plus.

The Client Partner role is in effect the account-CEO, the trusted advisor and go-to-person for the senior client stakeholders. This individual will be working with sales, delivery and the wider Endava to bring the best of Endava to the client, driving revenue growth and remaining accountable for overall delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Sets Client Management strategies to achieve revenue growth and profit goals
• Full P&L ownership for the portfolio, including revenue forecasting and performance reporting
• Ability to work across multifunctional teams and connect delivery with commercial value
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels with clients
• Manages or is Exec Sponsor for larger client relationship.

Role Objectives:

• Own and grow a portfolio of Life Sciences accounts (existing and new logos)
• Build senior relationships and drive high-value conversations that reflect industry insight
• Identify and convert new opportunities to drive sustainable revenue growth
• Maintain accurate revenue forecasting and proactively manage financial performance of the portfolio
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure Endava brings consistent value to our clients
• Contribute to thought leadership, market positioning, and go-to-market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client leadership roles within the Life Sciences industry, ideally with focus on Pharma and/or Biotech
• Strong and active network of senior industry contacts
• Deep understanding of the strategic, operational, and digital challenges facing the sector
• Demonstrated commercial acumen – experience managing and growing client portfolios
• Proficiency in financial management, including P&L management, forecasting, and risk management
• Extensive experience in developing and executing client strategies that drive business growth
• Experience in strategic initiatives, transformation projects, or large-scale integrations is a plus
• Proficient in all client negotiation (investments / Master Service Agreements / thorny contract points) aligned with Sales
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and innovation in client solutions and service delivery.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.