PE-Backed Scientific Services Group Remote / Hybrid | UK-Wide Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed scientific services group operating across highly regulated sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, law enforcement, government and specialist analytical testing. Following significant investment, a successful acquisition strategy and substantial organic growth, the business has entered an exciting new phase of development. As part of its continued expansion, a newly created Business Development Manager position has been established to support ambitious growth plans across multiple specialist service lines. This is a unique opportunity to join a business that combines the agility and pace of an entrepreneurial scale-up with the credibility, expertise and reputation of an established market leader. For ambitious business development professionals who thrive on opening doors, building relationships and being rewarded for success, this role offers significant earning potential alongside the opportunity to sell genuinely differentiated, high-value scientific services into prestigious clients across the UK. The business is entering its next stage of growth, with strong private equity backing, a clear commercial strategy and significant investment being made across people, systems and technology. Recent investment includes the implementation of a cutting-edge lead generation platform, providing the commercial team with high-quality market intelligence, prospect identification and business development support. You will join a collaborative commercial function, working alongside a small team of Business Development Managers and partnering closely with an experienced Bid Director to maximise opportunities and convert complex sales opportunities into long-term client relationships. This is an opportunity to become part of a business with genuine momentum and play a visible role in its future success. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across a range of specialist scientific and analytical services. Pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations Generating new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, referrals and market engagement. Building and managing a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities. Leveraging advanced lead generation tools, CRM systems and social media platforms to maximise market reach. Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities. We are seeking a commercially driven business developer who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and creating opportunities within complex, consultative sales environments. Proven success in business development, sales or commercial roles. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, scientific services, laboratories, government services or other regulated sectors would be advantageous. Access to market-leading lead generation technology and commercial support. Flexible remote/hybrid working. Competitive basic salary. Long-term career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow. The opportunity to help shape the commercial future of a rapidly expanding scientific services group.
