Summary: The Business Development & Partnership Manager for Life Sciences will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities within the STEM sectors, particularly in pharma, biotech, and healthcare. This 12-month maternity cover role requires an experienced professional with strong networking and partnership development skills. The ideal candidate should have a scientific background and a proven track record in business development, with a focus on international commercial experience. Immediate impact and minimal training are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, attract, and secure new business opportunities in the life sciences sector.
- Develop partnerships and engage stakeholders effectively.
- Utilize networking abilities to expand market reach.
- Work independently and make an immediate impact with minimal training.
- Collaborate with a high-performing commercial team.
Key Skills:
- Experience in business development or partnership engagement.
- Background in STEM-related sectors such as pharma, biotech, or healthcare.
- Strong networking and market development skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on collaborations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven customer-facing experience in business development.
Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Business Development & Partnership Manager, Life Sciences Location: Manchester Contract: 12-month contract to cover maternity leave Salary: 45K (p/t may be an option) Our prestigious and well-regarded client is seeking the support of an experienced professional with strengths in networking, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development. Candidates should bring experience within STEM-related sectors such as pharma, biotech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare, automation or instrumentation. They must have a background in business development or partnership engagement and preferable some experience with investment, ideally foreign investment, FDI. Working as part of a high-performing and dedicated commercial team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting and securing new business opportunities. As this is a 12 month maternity leave position they are looking for somebody who can make an immediate impact, requires minimal training and are able to work independently. The ideal individual will have: A genuine passion for science and broad knowledge of scientific applications driving growth across the sector A scientific degree (PhD preferred but not essential) Strong networking abilities and experience in developing new markets An entrepreneurial mindset with a flair for identifying collaborations and partnerships International commercial experience Excellent communication and presentation skills Proven customer-facing experience in business development, market access or stakeholder engagement This is a 12-month contract that is unlikely to be extended, making it well suited to an experienced individual seeking an exciting short-term opportunity while planning their next steps. It offers the chance to develop extensive contacts, collaborations and partnerships, as well as gain a unique set of skills and experiences that are difficult to access elsewhere. Who’s up for the journey? To find out more please contact Richard Taylor
