Hospital Business Manager

Octapharma; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Octapharma is seeking a Hospital Business Manager to drive sales growth within key hospital accounts. This hybrid role requires strong relationship management with healthcare professionals and a commitment to compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have a background in pharmaceutical sales, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to achieving results.

Qualifications

• Results-oriented with a strong background in pharmaceutical sales.
• Proven success in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of the NHS landscape and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined territory to drive sales and profitability.
• Develop tailored account plans and build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Sales skills

Account management

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Location: Octapharma Ltd, (Hybrid), London

Reports to: National Hospital Business Manager

Package: Permanent contract, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Required Certifications: ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry (Mandatory)

About the Role

Octapharma Ltd is seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Hospital Business Manager to manage key hospital accounts across London. This strategic position plays a vital role in promoting the company’s portfolio of plasma-derived and recombinant products, driving sales growth, and fostering strong partnerships with influential healthcare professionals.

Operating as part of a well-established team, the successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing field-based engagement with remote working, depending on business needs. Given London’s concentration of major healthcare institutions, this is a high-impact territory with significant potential for business development and professional advancement.

Candidates may be based in either of the two defined territories: North Central and North East London and East of England, or North West, South East, and South West London.

About Octapharma

Octapharma Ltd is the UK and Ireland affiliate of Octapharma AG, a global biopharmaceutical leader specialising in plasma protein therapies and recombinant technologies. With over 11,500 employees and operations in more than 100 countries, Octapharma is one of the world’s largest plasma fractionators.

The UK portfolio supports both acute and chronic conditions, including bleeding disorders, immunodeficiencies, immunomodulation, and transfusion medicine. The company also supplies plasma proteins to the industrial sector. Many of Octapharma’s products are distributed through national NHS frameworks, reflecting a strong commercial focus and a deep commitment to patient care.

The Position

This hybrid role, based in London, presents a high-impact opportunity within a collaborative team of three. The Hospital Business Manager will play a key role in driving business growth by converting key accounts and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships. The position involves executing tactical sales and marketing plans, developing strategic account plans, and promoting the full product portfolio through both virtual and in-person engagement. Success in this role depends on strong account management, planning, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to collaboration, adherence to the ABPI Code of Practice, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Account & Customer Relationship Management: Manage a defined territory to drive sales and profitability. Develop tailored account plans for existing and potential customers. Build strong relationships with key decision-makers. Maintain consistent, value-driven communication.
• Customer Engagement & Needs Analysis: Understand and respond to customer needs through direct engagement. Set clear objectives for each interaction. Leverage customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Sales & Business Development: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities. Build networks and represent the company at events. Use market and competitor insights to inform strategy.
• CRM & Data Management: Keep customer data accurate and up to date in the CRM. Use data to support retention and targeted development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Align account plans with business goals and sales targets. Coordinate with internal teams to deliver initiatives effectively.
• Compliance & Operational Excellence: Follow company policies and industry regulations. Ensure full compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice and legal standards.

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a results-oriented professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical sales and key account management. You will bring:

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success in a similar sales or account management role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• A solid understanding of the NHS landscape, including commercial and procurement processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and drive engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for delivering results.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

How we recruit

Octapharma is committed to treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting, and compensating based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV, with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, to the provided contact details.