Business Development Manager

Our client is an established and specialist CRO, known for its innovative approach in IVD product development, contract research, and commercialisation services. With a collaborative, science-led culture and a strong leadership team, they’re entering an exciting growth phase—and you could be part of it.

🌟 The Role:

This is a strategic commercial role, ideal for someone with a proven track record in life sciences or diagnostics business development. You’ll drive new client engagement, build long-term partnerships, and help shape the commercial future of a business that’s making a real impact in healthcare innovation.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

• Support the creation and delivery of the company’s BD strategy in partnership with leadership
• Identify and convert new business across diagnostics, pharma, and academia
• Engage clients directly—at conferences, events, and online
• Maintain and optimise CRM systems for lead and client tracking
• Prepare proposals, client presentations, and tailored commercial offers
• Collaborate on marketing content, thought leadership, and digital campaigns
• Coordinate with technical teams to support grant submissions and CRO program delivery
• Monitor client satisfaction and resolve issues swiftly to ensure retention
• Share market and client insights to inform strategic planning

✅ What We\’re Looking For:

Must-Haves:

• Business development experience in IVD, CRO, or pharma product development
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills
• Working knowledge of the IVD lifecycle and commercialisation
• CRM and digital tool proficiency
• Degree in biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, or related field

Preferred:

• Contract negotiation experience
• Understanding of diagnostics R&D funding landscape
• Ability to work across marketing, commercial, and delivery functions

💼 The Ideal Candidate:

• A self-starter with commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset
• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid or field-based model
• Communicative, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
• Capable of building long-term relationships in a technical B2B environment

🧬 Why This CRO?

This mid-sized specialist CRO offers:

✅ A flexible hybrid work model

✅ Exposure to high-impact projects across Europe and the UK

✅ A collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture

✅ Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding business

📩 Interested?

Please apply below or reach out direct at chris.warman@meetlifesciences.com