Life Sciences BD Manager - Ireland (Hybrid)

HRM Search Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance incentives

Travel expenses covered

Commission-based rewards

Job summary

HRM Search Partners is seeking a Business Development Manager for a hybrid/field-based role across Ireland (Cork, Dublin or Galway). You will drive new business growth, manage strategic accounts and build long-term customer relationships within life sciences.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, navigate complex sales cycles and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver tailored automation and process solutions. A strong track record in consultative selling is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering new business growth within life sciences or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience selling automation, engineering services or other complex technical offerings.
• Proven ability to meet large commercial targets and grow revenue.
• Strong strategic account management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Experience navigating complex sales cycles with multiple decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy across the Irish life sciences market.
• Identify, qualify and secure new business opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology customers.
• Grow and expand existing customer relationships across multiple sites, divisions and manufacturing operations.
• Promote a portfolio of automation, process technology, engineering and managed service solutions.
• Lead complex solution-selling engagements from initial customer contact through to commercial close.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, automation, operations and quality functions.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Maintain a high-quality sales pipeline and accurate forecasting through CRM systems.
• Monitor market trends, customer developments and competitor activity to support commercial growth initiatives.

Skills

new business growth

strategic account management

stakeholder engagement

solution selling

CRM platforms

commercial acumen

Education

Engineering degree

Life Sciences degree

Business degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

HRM Search Partners is seeking a Business Development Manager for a hybrid/field-based role across Ireland (Cork, Dublin or Galway). You will drive new business growth, manage strategic accounts and build long-term customer relationships within life sciences.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, navigate complex sales cycles and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver tailored automation and process solutions. A strong track record in consultative selling is essential.