Business Development Lead

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Department: Genomics Commercial

Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science‑led transatlantic TechBio combining large‑scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer, healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super‑charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI‑enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores – giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

Role Purpose

As our Business Development Lead, you’ll be a driven, scientifically‑minded commercial professional helping to grow Mystra’s penetration into the pharma and biotech market. You’ll own your pipeline, build real relationships with client R&D and data teams, and play a hands‑on role in one of the most exciting growth areas in life sciences. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with commercial ambition who is ready to take genuine ownership and wants to materially help build a market‑leading business where their contribution will be visible and valued.

A Day in the Life

• New Business Development: Identify, qualify, develop, and close opportunities across pharma and biotech – connecting with potential clients virtually and at conferences and events, building pipeline, and leading sales conversations that connect Mystra’s capabilities to real research challenges.
• Client Relationships: Develop an understanding of clients’ R&D and data priorities, and build trusted relationships with scientific and commercial stakeholders and keep them engaged throughout the sales process and beyond.
• Market Awareness: Stay curious about what’s happening across the life sciences landscape, bring insights from client conversations back to the team and help evolve our positioning and messaging.
• Sales Operations: Keep your pipeline accurate and up to date in our CRM, contribute to forecasting and reporting that helps the wider team plan effectively.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Consulting, Product, Science, and Marketing colleagues – share what you’re hearing in the market and help ensure our sales approach reflects genuine customer need.

Who You Are

• Experience in SaaS or enterprise technology sales into pharma or biotech – understand how these organisations buy and what matters to them.
• Engaged with research or R&D teams inside pharma or biotech companies and know how to build credibility in a scientific environment.
• Interest in genetics or genomics – whether from your academic background or professional experience – and confidence talking about what advanced genetic data can do.
• Communicate clearly and enthusiastically when presenting to a mixed scientific and commercial audience.
• Proactive, organised, and genuinely excited by the prospect of building something – this is a role where your energy and initiative will make a real difference.
• Degree in life sciences, business, or a related field is expected.

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

• Compensation & Growth
• Competitive Reward: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure market‑aligned compensation.
• Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you’ll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.
• Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials.

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays, plus an extra 3‑day company‑wide shutdown at year‑end.
• Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market‑leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with no excess, critical illness, and life assurance.
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave: Enhanced pay family leave to support all new parents.
• Hybrid Working: Inclusive Time Off: ‘Bank Your Bank Holiday’ program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance.
• Green Commute: Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Charities trust
• Pension
• Group income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Private medical cover
• Bank your Bank Holidays
• Vibrant Social Culture: Town Halls, team picnics, organised sports events, social committee.

Ready to Build the Future?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.