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Nottingham
1 month ago
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Business Development Manager

Our client is an established and specialist CRO, known for its innovative approach inIVD product development,contract research, andcommercialisation 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

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