Business Development Manager
Location: United Kingdom Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
About Us
We are a UK-based pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and quality consultancy. We provide specialist consulting, regulatory, and compliance services to pharmaceutical companies, supporting them in meeting UK and international regulatory requirements. We work with a wide range of clients, delivering high-quality regulatory documentation, compliance solutions, and scientific support.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Business Development Manager to drive business growth by identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and promoting the company's pharmaceutical regulatory and quality services. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the company's client portfolio, increasing revenue, and strengthening our market presence within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare sectors.
- Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Generate sales leads through market research, networking and business development activities.
- Arrange and conduct meetings with potential clients to understand their business and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare tailored commercial proposals, quotations and service presentations for prospective clients.
- Negotiate commercial terms and successfully convert opportunities into long-term business relationships.
- Manage the sales pipeline and ensure timely follow-up of all business opportunities.
- Achieve agreed business development, sales and revenue targets.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborate with regulatory affairs and quality teams to ensure client requirements are fully understood and appropriate service solutions are offered.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales records using company systems and prepare regular business development reports for management.
- Contribute to business growth strategies and recommend improvements to business development processes and client engagement activities.
- Support the development of marketing materials, promotional content and business presentations to strengthen the company's market presence.
Person SpecificationEssential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- High level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences or regulatory affairs sectors.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
- Previous experience in business development, account management or B2B sales.
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience and compliant with Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,500.00-£45,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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