Vice President - Industrial, Chemicals & Energy

Sagentia Careers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation consultancy in the UK is seeking a senior commercial professional to join its dynamic team. The role involves leading business development and managing client relationships within R&D projects, particularly in industrial sectors. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in R&D or innovation, along with a strong background in business development. This position offers the opportunity for impactful work and career growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in R&D or Innovation in industrial markets.
• Proven track record in business development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities for R&D projects.
• Manage client relationships to drive business growth.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the team.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

R&D expertise

Innovation strategy

Job description

Description

Sagentia Innovation provides leading-edge product development and independent advisory services to a broad range of companies from some of the worlds leading and best-known multinationals, to start‑up disruptors. We operate projects ranging in scale from £10k to £10m and serve customers across the medical, industrial, chemicals and energy, food and beverage, and consumer industry sectors. We are part of Science Group (AIM : SAG), which has more than ten offices globally, two UK‑based dedicated R&D innovation centres and more than 650 employees. Our R&D consultancy projects are delivered from our UK offices.

The opportunity

We are looking for a senior commercial person with significant experience of R&D or Innovation in a relevant industrial market R&D to join Sagentia Innovations dynamic and growing team in our Harston or Epsom office. Areas of expertise will likely be aligned with cross‑cutting campaigns such as fluid handling, specialty chemicals and sustainable innovation. Reporting into the Managing Partner, Industrial, Chemicals & Energy, you will play a key role in contributing to the continued growth and success of the business. To be successful in this role you will lead business development and client relationship management activities drawing upon your R&D background. You will provide input to the …