Manager to Associate Director, Business Development UK, Scandinavia

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow its client base across Scandinavia and the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience, particularly within the biotech field, and demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills. This role involves strategic planning, client management, and participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the life science industry, including sales.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and develop sales strategies.
• Experience in territory management within the CMO / CRO space.

Responsibilities

• Partner with biotech companies to drive service growth.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and expand existing business.
• Represent the company at trade shows and conferences.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Relationship building skills

Listening and empathy

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

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Manager to Associate Director, Business Development UK, Scandinavia, bournemouth

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Client:

WuXi Biologics

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

• Partner with new biotech and pharma companies, to drive top line services growth in predominantly Scandinavia
• Continue to deepen relationships with existing client base to enable their success
• Work closely with the business development and CMC teams to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region.
• Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input needed for the development of future service offerings.
• Represent WuXi Biologics at local and regional biotech conferences

Essential Job Functions:

• Increase client base and revenue in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, expanding existing biotech clients’ business, and developing/managing strategic/key accounts, and across WuXi Biologics value chain.
• Manage a large portfolio of biotech clients, and strong network within the biotech / VC communities
• Build strong internal relationships across functions.
• Work closely and align with local CMC team for each partner
• Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently.
• Represent WuXi Biologics at trade shows.
• Contribute to key commercial strategies across the Global BD team.
• Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
• Deliver exemplary customer service.
• Timely update of Salesforce.com and monitor KPIs.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years, of life science industry experience preferably including 3 years of successful sales and territory management experience within the CMO / CRO space.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
• Listening and empathy demonstrated.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, and examples of expanding customer base and driving revenue.
• Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
• Must be organized and detailed-oriented.