Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager – Toxicology

Location: UK – Remote (national travel required)

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager – Toxicology is responsible for driving commercial growth across the UK toxicology market. The role focuses on developing new and existing customer relationships across laboratory services, toxicology testing, analytical solutions, and/or reference standards within clinical, forensic, pharmaceutical, environmental, and regulatory sectors.

This is a customer-facing role combining strategic market development with hands-on sales delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the UK toxicology sector, including NHS, private laboratories, CROs, pharma/biotech, forensic, and regulatory organisations
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract award
• Deliver agreed revenue and growth targets and manage key accounts
• Build strong relationships with scientific, technical, and procurement stakeholders
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and relevant regulatory developments
• Collaborate with scientific, quality, and operational teams to support proposals and service delivery
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales reporting

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related discipline
• 4–7+ years’ experience in business development or sales within toxicology, laboratory services, CROs, or life sciences
• Strong understanding of the UK toxicology and laboratory environment
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and negotiations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD)
• Knowledge of UKAS, GLP/GxP, or MHRA-regulated environments
• Experience selling into NHS or other regulated organisations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English