Senior Business Development Manager

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health, well-being and promotes economic growth.

We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join the NIHRCC's Business Development Team hosted in LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG). The team, working closely with the NIHRCC's Collaborations team, helps industry, charity and public research funders to work in partnership with the NIHR and the wider UK research and healthcare community.

The role will be based in Victoria, Central London, with a flexible home and office working arrangement, reporting to the Head of Business Development. Travel to Twickenham, NIHR sites across England and some occasional international travel will be required.

• Engage with companies developing new therapeutic and healthcare innovations to navigate the NIHR and the UK’s wider research system.
• Lead the development and delivery of focused business development activities with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Use information sources and market intelligence data to identify companies developing new treatments and healthcare innovations.
• Independently and as part of the BD team, engage with stakeholders from across the UK’s research and healthcare system.
• Develop new company accounts aligned to the NIHR's priorities.
• Use initiative and efficiently engage with key personnel to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Lead on the development of marketing materials when required.
• Support the Head of Business Development in delivering the team’s event strategy.
• Support cross-NIHR initiatives working with colleagues from other teams.

• Interest in life sciences and the development of new technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel.
• Be proactive and use initiative to explore new avenues for industry engagement.
• Be inquisitive and want to learn about the health and care research system.
• Able to work independently and support junior members as part of a team.
• Well-organised and objective-driven.
• Competent using a range of software packages.

• A BSc / Medical, or equivalent degree, with a biology and/or chemistry focus.
• Experience engaging with industry at senior levels.
• Good understanding of healthcare product development.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Industry experience within a company developing healthcare products.
• Good understanding of the UK health research system and NHS.
• Experience using client relationship management (CRM) software.
• An advanced degree (MSc / PhD) in a related life science or health technology discipline.

Join our team, and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation that enables and manages high-quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.

£49,000 pa. Bonus - subject to company performance. 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK). Enhanced contributory pension scheme. Life Insurance. Benenden Healthcare. Season Ticket Loan. Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support.

This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month.

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV and a cover letter attached in the same document.