Client Partner – Life Sciences (Pharma & Biotech Focus)

Endava; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Endava is seeking a commercially proficient Client Partner to enhance growth in the Life Sciences sector. This role is vital as the account-CEO, focusing on Pharmaceuticals and Biotech, driving client relationships, managing portfolios, and contributing to market strategies. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in client leadership within the Life Sciences industry, with proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company performance bonuses

Career coaching and development

Hybrid work and flexible hours

Global wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client leadership roles within Life Sciences.
• Strong network of senior industry contacts.
• Experience in P&L management and revenue forecasting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Education

Experience in Life Sciences Industry

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially proficient Client Partner to 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 Devices is 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Endava by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Client Partner” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Director, Client Success Team - Relationship Management, Client Lifecycle Management Group - Capital Markets

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Account Director - Global Event/Experiential Agency - London

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 9 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Senior Manager, UK Institutional Client Relationship Management

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Esher, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Feltham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Senior Client Partner - Travel ( Hotels, OTA, Cruise, Cars)

London, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£50,000.00 1 month ago

Client Relationship Director Third Party Relationships - Global Wealth

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Lead Client Solutions Manager - Strategic Accounts (SA) - LinkedIn Marketing Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Thornton Heath, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Industry Manager, Large Customer Sales, Banking, Payments

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Senior Client Partner - Hi-Tech and Professional Services

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.