Digital Acquisitions Specialist - Life Science & Healthcare

Clarivate; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Digital Acquisitions Specialist for its Life Science Sales Team in London. The ideal candidate will initiate and manage relationships with Life Sciences clients, focus on new business prospects, and drive revenue growth through effective communication. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits, contributing to a dynamic work environment in the Life Sciences sector.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Income protection insurance

Life insurance

Sports Club Subsidy

Emergency Childcare cover

Eyecare vouchers

Annual Leave plus options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience required.
• Degree (BSc.) in relevant sciences necessary.
• Knowledge of Life Sciences/pharmaceutical industry essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in Life Sciences & Healthcare.
• Manage relationships with small and medium-sized clients.
• Support sales plans and contribute to regional targets.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication of complex technical information

Customer relationship management

Solution-selling principles

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology related sciences

Tools

SalesForce CRM

Job description

We are hiring for a Digital Acquisitions Specialist - Life Science & Healthcare to join our Life Science Sales Team. This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate innovation for our customers and identify creative solutions to meet their Life Science needs.

The post holder will be responsible for initiating, managing, and retaining relationships with Life Sciences & Healthcare clients across defined European regions, with a strong focus on generating new business. This role will involve new business prospecting for small to medium-sized customers, driving revenue growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective and consistent digital communication.

The Digital Acquisitions Specialist will contribute to account planning and collaborate closely with internal teams to support customer needs. A solid understanding of Life Sciences business culture is key to shaping a successful sales strategy in the region. Candidates should be confident using solution-selling principles, comfortable identifying and pursuing new opportunities, and able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism with both clients and colleagues.

About You - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments :

• 2 years of sales experience
• Degree (BSc.) or equivalent, in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology related sciences, Life Sciences or Medical Sciences.
• Knowledge of the Life Sciences/pharmaceutical industry in Europe
• Knowledge of software/information solutions in the pharmaceutical sectors
• A commercial awareness and technical appreciation of the patent and scientific information industry.
• Commercial acumen, with a proactive and creative approach to looking after the needs and concerns of customers and an understanding (or the potential to develop an understanding) of the role of customer training as an integral part of the sales process
• The ability to deal with a wide range of customers, from end users to Directors of multi-national corporations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both small and large groups and to handle questions in a commercially astute and sensitive manner.

• It would be great if you also have:
• Knowledge of SalesForce CRM.
• Additional European language preferred

What will you be doing in this role?

• Proactively reach out to small and medium-sized Life Sciences & Healthcare organisations to identify new business opportunities and introduce relevant product solutions.
• Use digital sales channels (email, phone, video calls, webinars) to engage with prospective customers, build rapport, and understand their needs.
• Present and promote Clarivate's Life Sciences & Healthcare solutions to potential customers, focusing on product value and relevance to their business challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with new prospects through consistent communication and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with team members and management to support sales plans and contribute to regional new business targets.
• Provide accurate and timely reports, forecasts, and customer insights to inform decision-making and pipeline visibility.
• Use CRM tools and internal systems to manage activities, track progress, and support the sales process.
• Stay informed about Clarivate's Life Sciences & Healthcare products, with ongoing learning to support confident conversations with potential customers.
• Support customer onboarding and product adoption where needed, working closely with senior colleagues to ensure a smooth experience.

About the Team :

You will be working as part of a team of 10 colleagues based in London who are a mix of Digital Account Managers, Digital Acquisition Managers, Renewal Account Managers covering the European region within our Life Sciences and healthcare segment

Hours of Work :

This is a full-time permanent position based in London, UK and will require hybrid working in our Liverpool Street office (2-3 days per week in office, rest of week remote).

This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours.

Our UK Employee Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash plan

• Generous Pension Plan contribution rates

• Income protection insurance

• Life insurance

• Sports Club Subsidy (Company pays 50% of gym membership, or up to £500)

• Emergency Childcare or Adult care cover

• Eyecare vouchers

• From 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays (option to buy and sell Annual leave)

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