At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships and identify new business opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
- Company: Join an innovative, award-winning organisation at the forefront of drug delivery technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, international travel, and exposure to global markets.
- Other info: Regular attendance at high-profile industry conferences and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Combine your scientific knowledge with commercial development in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in a scientific discipline and experience in sales or business development.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you looking to build a career in strategic business development within the pharmaceutical and biotech sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and award-winning organisation operating at the forefront of inhalation and drug delivery technology. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in developing relationships with global biotech and pharmaceutical companies, identifying new commercial opportunities, and supporting the growth of high-value international partnerships.
This role would suit a commercially minded graduate or early-career professional with a scientific background who enjoys relationship building, networking, and proactive business development in a highly specialised industry.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will support the identification, development, and conversion of new business opportunities across global pharmaceutical and biotech markets. This is a consultative and strategic sales role focused on securing long-term, high-value partnerships rather than high-volume transactional sales. You will engage directly with senior stakeholders across international organisations, manage existing relationships, and proactively develop new client opportunities within targeted markets. The position is based in London and offers regular international travel, particularly across the US and Europe, including attendance at leading industry conferences and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with biotech and pharmaceutical organisations globally
- Identify and engage prospective clients through proactive outreach and business development activity
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers including VP and C-suite stakeholders
- Support the management and growth of existing client accounts
- Represent the business at international conferences, exhibitions, and networking events
- Work collaboratively with internal scientific and commercial teams to support partnership opportunities
- Monitor market activity and identify emerging commercial opportunities within the sector
- Contribute to the continued growth of strategic international accounts
Skills & Experience
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
- A degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- Previous experience within sales, customer support, account management, or business development
- Experience within medical devices, inhalation technology, or the pharmaceutical sector
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and developing new business opportunities
- A proactive and commercially driven approach
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- A willingness to travel internationally as required
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £55,000, 10% annual bonus linked to company performance, London office location, international travel opportunities, exposure to global pharmaceutical and biotech markets, opportunity to attend high-profile industry conferences.
If you are looking for an opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with commercial development in a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.
Business Development Manager employer: Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability Recruitment
Join an innovative and award-winning organisation at the forefront of inhalation and drug delivery technology, where you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with global biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Our London-based office fosters a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering regular international travel and exposure to high-profile industry events, making it an excellent place for early-career professionals to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability Recruitment Recruitment Team
