Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical Sector

UK-wide | Travel across UK & Ireland

Permanent | Field-based

I’m working with a global manufacturer of environmental and climate control testing equipment who are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager focused on the pharmaceutical sector.

This is a brand new role, created to drive growth across the UK & Ireland by developing relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, research facilities and life sciences organisations.

The company designs and manufactures specialist systems including isolators, airflow systems and stability chambers, supporting critical product testing and environmental control across different environments, including pharmaceutical, life sciences, electronics and aerospace.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of the pharmaceutical market across the region, identifying new opportunities and building long-term partnerships with customers. This role offers a great balance of business development, technical engagement and strategic relationship building.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing new business within pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations
• Building relationships with key decision-makers across the industry
• Managing the full sales process from prospecting through to close
• Working with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions
• Representing the company at client meetings and industry events

What They’re Looking For

• Strong sales experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
• Experience selling technical equipment, laboratory solutions or scientific systems is beneficial
• Commercially driven with a proactive, hunter-style approach to business development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland

Why Consider This Role?

• Newly created role with strong growth potential
• Opportunity to represent advanced environmental testing technologies
• Global manufacturer with a strong reputation in the market
• Significant autonomy and influence in developing the pharmaceutical sector

If you’re a pharmaceutical sales professional looking for your next challenge in a growing technical business, I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

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