Business Development Manager

Life Science Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and grow our market footprint across Europe and the UK. The role offers hybrid working (2 days on-site / 3 days remote) with some travel, targeting senior pharma clients and CRO/CDMO partners.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of solution-based sales experience in pharma, strong regulatory and commercial launch knowledge, and an active industry network.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of solution/service-based sales experience in pharma.
• Deep knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, IMP, and commercial launches.
• Strong network within CDMOs, packaging, and regulatory services.
• Proficient with modern CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) and standard business software.
• Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Consultancy background in regulatory matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect, target, and secure new accounts to expand the pipeline.
• Manage leads through the sales cycle using CRM tools and your network.
• Meet and exceed revenue and deal-closure targets across designated territories.
• Consult with clients to understand needs across Regulatory, IMP, and commercial launch services.
• Nurture relationships with new and existing accounts for long-term value.

Skills

Sales experience

Pharma industry knowledge

CRM proficiency

Industry network

Consultancy background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Our client are a premier pharmaceutical solutions provider helping global biopharma companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes, IMP supply chains, and commercial product launches across Europe and the UK. To support their continued expansion, they are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and build their market footprint. This role offers hybrid working (2 days on-site / 3 days remote) with some travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive New Business: Proactively prospect, target, and secure new accounts to expand the pipeline.
• Pipeline Management: Leverage CRM tools and your personal industry network to move leads through the sales cycle to successful closure.
• Exceed Sales Targets: Meet and exceed revenue and deal-closure targets across designated territories.
• Consultative Selling: Engage directly with clients to understand their needs across Regulatory, IMP, and commercial launch services, shaping customized solutions.
• Account Growth: Nurture relationships with new and existing accounts to maximize long-term business value.

Requirements

• Industry Experience:5-7 years of proven solution/service-based sales experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, IMP, and commercial product launches.
• Industry Network: Strong commercial understanding of CDMOs, packaging, and regulatory services with an active network of contacts.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with modern CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) and standard business software.
• Education: Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Consultancy Background: Prior experience in regulatory consultancy is highly desirable.