Business Development Manager (London, remote in US, remote in Ireland)

Native Design; London (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the medical technology sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected design studio that blends industrial design with digital experience. You will work closely with a talented team to identify and secure new business opportunities, particularly in health and pharma. If you thrive on building relationships and have a strategic mindset, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values talent and impact, and help us expand our reach in the US and Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance-based commission

Enhanced holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Access to medical insurance

Enhanced Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership & wellness tools

In-house learning & development

Weekly team breakfasts

Regular socials & cultural outings

Great studio environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in winning new business in design or med tech sectors.
• Strong written and verbal skills for creating compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead new business efforts in med tech and healthcare.
• Build relationships with decision-makers from outreach to pitch.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Proposal Writing

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Business Development Manager (London, remote in US, remote in Ireland)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote (Ireland), London, Remote (US)

Your mission

Shape the Future of Innovation.
Native is one of the world’s leading independent design and innovation consultancies. With 25 years of experience driving transformational change for global brands across Europe and the US, we’re now looking to expand our reach in the medical technology sector. We're particularly interested in candidates who can work closely with us in our London studio or are based in the US or Ireland, as we aim to expand our network in these markets.

We’re hiring a Business Development Manager with the confidence, clarity and ambition to open new doors and build relationships with world-class clients – particularly in health, pharma, med tech, and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the growth of a respected design studio that fuses industrial design, digital experience, and engineering under one roof. You’ll work closely with our Design Strategy and Leadership team to identify, engage and secure new business opportunities with some of the most innovative organisations in the world.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead new business efforts across key verticals, especially med tech and healthcare.
• Build meaningful relationships with decision-makers, from first outreach to pitch.
• Qualify and prioritise opportunities based on commercial value and creative potential.
• Collaborate with strategists, designers and engineers to shape powerful, tailored proposals.
• Represent Native at industry events, conferences, exhibitions and networking sessions.
• Help define and evolve our business development strategy as we scale – both in the UK and internationally.

Your profile

You’re not just a networker – you’re a builder. Someone who thrives on spotting opportunities, making meaningful connections, and seeing things through. You likely bring:

• Proven experience winning new business in design, innovation, or med tech sectors.
• Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to create compelling, structured proposals.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness – understand where design adds value.
• A natural connector, who enjoys meeting people and building trusted relationships.
• Organised and proactive, with a sharp eye for detail and excellent follow-through.
• Collaborative by default, and comfortable working across teams to bring opportunities to life.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with ideas on how we can do things better, smarter and bigger.

Why us?

We value talent and reward impact. At Native, you’ll be part of a deeply experienced, down-to-earth team that values both craft and character. Benefits will vary slightly depending on location but you can always expect:

• Competitive salary & performance-based commission
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to medical insurance
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Access to discounted gym membership & wellness tools
• In-house learning & development
• Weekly team breakfasts, regular socials & cultural outings in London
• A great studio in Shoreditch – with good coffee and even better people

About Native
We’re a globally respected, fiercely independent design studio. Our work blends physical and digital, hardware and software, product and service. We’ve helped launch category-defining innovations for clients like Trinity, Genalyte, Audi, Baxter, HP, Illumina, Bowers & Wilkins, Bentley, Coloplast and many more.

We believe design can and should change the world for the better—and we’re looking for people who share that belief.

Ready to make your mark?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you.