Are you a commercially driven business development professional with experience in pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain solutions? We are seeking a Business Development Director to drive new business growth across the UK market, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations with specialist logistics and supply chain solutions.
In this strategic role, you will focus on developing new client relationships while expanding opportunities within existing accounts, working with organisations that require temperature-controlled distribution, specialist pharmaceutical transportation, and compliant warehousing solutions.
This global healthcare logistics organisation supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences companies with specialist supply chain solutions designed to ensure medicines reach patients safely and efficiently. With increasing demand for temperature-controlled distribution, specialist drug handling, and patient-centric delivery models, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding the company’s commercial presence across the UK.
As Business Development Director, you will engage with senior stakeholders across the pharmaceutical sector to develop logistics solutions that ensure medicines reach patients, hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare providers safely, compliantly, and on time.
What you’ll be doing:
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK pharmaceutical and life sciences market.
- Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders within pharma, biotech, and healthcare organisations.
- Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts.
- Promote specialist logistics solutions including:
- Temperature-controlled transportation and distribution
- Pharmaceutical warehousing and compliant storage
- Time-critical and specialist drug transportation
- Supply chain solutions supporting patient-centric delivery models
- Translate client requirements into tailored logistics and distribution solutions in collaboration with operational teams.
- Lead commercial discussions, proposals, and RFP responses.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and deliver accurate forecasting and revenue targets.
- Represent the organisation at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings across the UK.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing global organisation within the healthcare logistics sector.
- Ownership of a strategic UK territory with strong growth potential.
- Competitive salary with attractive commission and performance incentives.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where commercial initiative is valued and rewarded.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven success in business development within pharmaceutical logistics, healthcare logistics, or life sciences supply chains.
- Strong understanding of temperature-controlled logistics, pharmaceutical distribution, and specialist warehousing solutions.
- A commercially minded “hunter” who is comfortable developing new opportunities and closing deals.
- Experience selling complex logistics or supply chain services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage senior decision makers in supply chain, procurement, and operations.
- Knowledge of UK pharmaceutical logistics regulations and compliance requirements.
- Willingness to travel across the UK for client meetings and industry events.
About you:
You are a commercially astute business developer who understands the complexities of pharmaceutical supply chains and the importance of reliable, compliant logistics. You combine the drive to win new business with the ability to build long-term client partnerships, while keeping patient needs at the centre of every solution.
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your CV:Make sure your CV speaks directly to the role of Business Development Director in pharmaceutical logistics. Highlight your experience in securing new business and building relationships within the sector, as this is what we’re really looking for!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter:Your cover letter should tell us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Share specific examples of how you've driven revenue growth and developed client relationships in the past. We want to see your passion for the industry shine through!
Showcase Your Industry Knowledge:Demonstrate your understanding of temperature-controlled logistics and compliance requirements in your application. This will show us that you’re not just a great business developer, but also someone who knows the ins and outs of pharmaceutical logistics.
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