Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Life Sciences (PhD Required)

Location: Cambridge, UK (Remote / Field-Based)

Package: Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Commission

Travel: Local Travel Required

Are you a PhD-qualified scientist looking to move beyond the bench and into a commercial role within a rapidly growing biotechnology company?

We are supporting an innovative global biotechnology organisation that is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its expanding UK team. This is an excellent opportunity for scientists with a strong research background who are interested in developing a career in business development, scientific consulting, and client engagement.

No prior business development experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research organisations.
• Engage with leading scientists to understand their research objectives and drug discovery needs.
• Present the company's scientific capabilities, services, and research solutions.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the life sciences sector.
• Attend conferences, scientific meetings, and industry events to build networks and generate leads.
• Collaborate closely with internal scientific teams to support client projects and strategic partnerships.

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biology, Oncology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Hands-on wet-lab research experience.
• Strong experience working with mouse models and conducting in vivo studies.
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine interest in transitioning from a research-focused role into a commercial position.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally to meet clients and attend events.

Why Apply?

• Unique opportunity to transition from bench science into business development.
• Join a fast-growing global biotechnology organisation.
• Comprehensive training and support in commercial and business development activities.
• Work directly with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based commission.
• Flexible remote-working model.

Application Process

Please apply with an updated CV via LinkedIn or email [email protected].

Where applicable, please include a list of your scientific publications with your application.