At a Glance
- Tasks: Support business development by analysing markets and managing partnerships.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, innovative company dedicated to advancing human health.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holidays, and healthcare reimbursement.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience in life sciences, market analysis, or project management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Business Unit: Galen
Open To: Internal & External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11578
We are recruiting for either a Business Development Support Coordinator or Manager (dependant on candidate experience) to cover a maternity cover at our Galen Craigavon site.
The Role
This role supports both licensing and development activities for new product opportunities, while also managing relationships with existing international partners. The successful candidate will be commercially astute and capable of performing a wide range of business functions, including market analysis, marketing plan development, and project management. Collaboration across departments such as commercial, logistics, finance, legal, and regulatory is essential to ensure the successful execution of business development initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting in-depth market evaluations to identify new product and partnership opportunities
- Supporting the creation of marketing strategies for in-licensed products
- Maintaining a comprehensive business development database
- Managing project timelines and performance indicators
- Attending industry events to stay informed on best practices
- Ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures
This position requires a proactive, ethical, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is eager to contribute to the company’s strategic growth.
Key Requirements
- Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
- Either a relevant life science/business degree (or above) OR alternative degree combined with experience working within the pharmaceutical industry OR relevant experience in market/data analysis, customer service or project management
- Full driving licence
- Demonstrates good commercial acumen and track record of achieving targets and/or deadlines
Further Information
A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health. Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group. Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health.
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 29th June 2026.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Business Development Support (9-12 month Contract) in Craigavon employer: Almac Group Ltd
At Almac, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Craigavon. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package that includes an annual bonus and generous holiday allowance. Join us to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of human health while building a fulfilling career in a fast-paced, supportive organisation.
