Executive Business Partner

Virtusa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a proactive professional for a Business Development role focused on the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. The role involves building stakeholder relationships, expanding market presence, and positioning the company as a trusted partner. Ideal candidates should have experience in business development, strong communication skills, and an understanding of engineering-led solutions for digital transformation.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with global clients

Exposure to leading biotech companies

Influence digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, partnerships, or consulting, preferably within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation and engineering-led solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Share stakeholders insights through LinkedIn and direct outreach.
• Leverage mutual connections to expand the network.
• Communicate biotech and pharma industry experience to clients.

Skills

Business development experience

Partnerships

Communication skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description: Business Development / Partnerships – Biotech & Pharma

Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and relationship-driven professional to support business development initiatives within the Biotech and Pharmaceutical sector. This role focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships, expanding market presence, and positioning Virtusa as a trusted partner with an engineering-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Share relevant insights and information with key stakeholders through professional channels such as LinkedIn messaging and direct outreach.
• Proactively request and leverage introductions through mutual connections to expand the network within biotech and pharma organizations.
• Clearly highlight and communicate biotech and pharmaceutical industry experience to prospective clients and partners.
• Position Virtusa as a strategic partner offering an engineering-first approach to digital transformation.
• Promote Virtusa’s proven capabilities in automating HR, R&D, and regulatory processes, tailoring messaging to client needs.
• Showcase success stories, case studies, and measurable outcomes to demonstrate value and build credibility.
• Collaborate closely with internal sales, engineering, and delivery teams to align solutions with customer requirements.
• Track engagement activities and maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in business development, partnerships, or consulting, preferably within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation and engineering-led solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and professional networks for outreach and engagement.

Why Virtusa

• Opportunity to work with a global organization known for engineering excellence.
• Exposure to leading biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
• Ability to influence and shape digital transformation initiatives across critical business functions.