Life Sciences Business Development Executive — Hybrid

SGS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover (from day 1)

Generous annual leave and holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adopt

Length of Service rewards

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

SGS Vitrology is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to join our Life Sciences team in Glasgow. You will turn client enquiries into projects, craft tailored quotations, and coordinate with Virology, Molecular Biology and Electron Microscopy experts.

You will engage with pharmaceutical and biotech customers, manage opportunities in Salesforce, and support sales forecasting while developing a deep understanding of biotechnology testing and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Life Sciences environment in commercial roles.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmaceutical and biotech clients with testing requirements and proposals.
• Prepare accurate technical quotations and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with Virology, Molecular Biology and Electron Microscopy teams.
• Participate in client meetings and commercial discussions.
• Build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage opportunities in Salesforce and support sales forecasting.
• Develop understanding of biotechnology testing and regulatory trends.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Education

Biotechnology/Life Sciences degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

SGS Vitrology is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to join our Life Sciences team in Glasgow. You will turn client enquiries into projects, craft tailored quotations, and coordinate with Virology, Molecular Biology and Electron Microscopy experts.

You will engage with pharmaceutical and biotech customers, manage opportunities in Salesforce, and support sales forecasting while developing a deep understanding of biotechnology testing and regulatory requirements.