Business Development & Partnership Manager, Life Sciences

Manchester
2 months ago
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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

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