Innovation Economy, Relationship Manager Life Sciences

Community Options, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Innovation Economy, Relationship Manager in Life Sciences for a full-time role focused on developing client relationships and managing innovative banking solutions. The successful candidate will have a proven history in UK commercial banking, particularly within the Life Sciences sector, and will contribute significantly to identifying strategic partnerships and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK Life Sciences innovation economy and venture ecosystem.
• Proven track record in sourcing and managing complex sales opportunities.
• Strong understanding of commercial banking products and services.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain profitable relationships within Mid-Market Commercial Banking.
• Support startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship proactively.
• Identify top companies in the innovation economy and connect with executives.

Skills

Sales management

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Innovation Economy, Relationship Manager Life Sciences

Join us as an Innovation Economy, Relationship Manager in Life Sciences.

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for growing and retaining profitable relationships within the Mid-Market Commercial Banking team. You will build a brand that positions our Innovation Economy, Life Sciences team as the bank of choice for Life Sciences companies. This role offers opportunities to develop a referral network through business activities and relationship development.

What you'll do

As an Innovation Economy Relationship Manager in Life Sciences, you’ll champion a culture of innovation and customer-centricity. Your responsibilities include developing new business by acquiring and deepening client relationships, and leading internal strategic discussions across solutions such as credit and payments.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Identifying top companies in the innovation economy and connecting with their key executives
• Managing credit, operational, and reputational risk
• Supporting the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship proactively
• Staying informed of industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Ensuring client acquisition and maintaining ongoing relationships with innovative companies

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with pre-existing experience in the UK, specifically within the Life Sciences innovation economy and venture ecosystem. You should have a proven track record of sourcing and managing complex sales opportunities in areas such as commercial banking, venture debt, venture capital, or other technology-related services.

On top of this, you’ll need:

• A good understanding of commercial banking products and services
• Experience within the UK Life Sciences and venture ecosystem
• Sales management and business development skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to establish credibility and partnerships with senior stakeholders

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Banking, Software Development, Investment Banking