National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

CV Screen Ltd | Head of Business Development - Biotech

CV Screen Ltd
Farnham
6 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Product Engineer

QA Specialist

QA Specialist

QA Specialist

Head of Business Development - Biotech

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
Cambridge
£65,000 - £90,000 DOE

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for aHead of Business Developmentto join a fast-growing and innovative biotech company based in Cambridge. With a competitive salary range of£65,000 - £90,000 DOE, this is a fantastic role for someone looking to make a real impact in the biotech industry. The company is revolutionising protein research, helping scientists focus on groundbreaking discoveries. In this key position, you will help drive the company's commercial growth, working closely with sales, marketing, and R&D teams. The role offers significant potential for career progression and involvement in cutting-edge technology.Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing go-to-market strategies to drive adoption of new products.
  • Conduct market research to identify new applications and growth opportunities in biotechnology.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key industry players, expanding the company's customer base.
  • Support business development activities and collaborate on high-value deal closures.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise new product applications.

What Experience is Required

  • At least 5 years of experience in business development or commercial roles within the life sciences or biotech sector.
  • A Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field (PhD is advantageous).
  • Proven success in identifying market opportunities, building partnerships, and developing business strategies.

Salary & Benefits

  • Base salary: £65,000 - £90,000 per annum.
  • Share option scheme and potential for career progression.
  • Fast-paced, dynamic work environment within an innovative, growing company.

Location

The role is based in Cambridge, UK, with easy access from nearby towns, including:

  • Cambridge
  • Ely
  • Newmarket
  • St Albans
  • Bedford

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV in strict confidence to Giselle Whitton of CV Screen at .

Alternate Job Titles

  • Senior Business Development Manager
  • Commercial Director - Biotech
  • Business Development Lead
  • Biotechnology Partnership Manager

If you're a commercially-driven professional with a passion for biotech innovation, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of life science research. Apply today!

CV Screen Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Privacy Policy which can be found on the CV Screen website.


JBRP1_UKTJ

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Find Hidden Biotechnology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSB, BIA, BioIndustry Association & More

The UK biotechnology sector is thriving. From cutting-edge gene therapies and synthetic biology to bio-manufacturing and agricultural innovation, the demand for skilled biotech professionals continues to grow. Yet many of the best opportunities—particularly in early-stage companies, startups, and research-intensive roles—are never listed on conventional job boards. So where do these hidden biotech jobs live? Often, they’re shared through word-of-mouth, member networks, or professional communities—especially those associated with leading biotech institutions and associations. Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first role, a research scientist ready to move into industry, or a regulatory professional seeking your next challenge, joining the right professional bodies can give you exclusive access to job leads, collaborations, and insider opportunities. In this article, we’ll show you how to strategically leverage UK-based organisations such as the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), BioIndustry Association (BIA), and Biotech and Life Sciences Networks to uncover hidden jobs and build a long-term, sustainable career in biotechnology.

How to Get a Better Biotechnology Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant from a biotechnology role can come as a shock, especially when your work involves complex research, innovation, and long development cycles. Whether due to funding cuts, mergers, shifting priorities in pharma or medtech, or economic turbulence, redundancies in biotech are becoming more common. But this doesn’t have to be the end of your career trajectory. In fact, many professionals go on to find better, more rewarding roles after a redundancy. With the UK’s biotech sector still growing rapidly across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, biomanufacturing, and synthetic biology, new opportunities are emerging every day. This guide will help you bounce back with purpose. From mental reset and CV refresh to recruiter outreach and sector-specific job search tips, here’s how to turn redundancy into a career upgrade.

Biotech Jobs Salary Calculator 2025: Pinpoint Your True Worth in the UK Life‑Sciences Market

Why yesterday’s salary guide won’t cut it in today’s biotech landscape “Could I earn more elsewhere?” Every life‑sciences professional has whispered that question—perhaps after seeing a colleague jump to a new start‑up for a chunky raise, or hearing that a peer at a rival pharma company pocketed a surprise bonus. Yet finding a credible benchmark in biotechnology is harder than ever. The sector morphs daily: gene‑therapy breakthroughs spawn new manufacturing lines, government funds pour into north‑of‑England cell‑&‑gene hubs, & Covid‑era mRNA expertise now permeates vaccine, oncology, & even agritech pipelines. Pay bands move with each development; a salary survey printed last year is already a museum piece. To clear the fog, BiotechnologyJobs.co.uk has reverse‑engineered a straightforward, three‑factor formula that estimates an accurate 2025 salary for UK‑based biotech professionals in seconds. Feed in your role, your region, & your seniority, and you’ll have a solid figure to anchor your next pay review or job‑offer negotiation. This article spells out the formula, spotlights the forces driving wages upward, & lays out practical steps to boost your market value over the next 90 days.