Business Development Manager / Senior Manager

Business Development – Manager/Senior ManagerUK based (Remote)Small Molecule Discovery, Development and CMC DivisionLead the Future of Drug DiscoveryDo you thrive on building strong relationships and driving profitable partnerships? Are you passionate about the life sciences industry and eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements?Pharmaron, the leading Contract Research Organization (CRO), is seeking a talented and driven Business Development professional (Manager/Senior Manager) to join our dynamic team in the UK.In this pivotal role, you will:Forge strategic partnerships with potential clients across the UK, leveraging Pharmaron's global platform and extensive services.Champion Pharmaron's expertise, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients.Manage and enhance existing partnerships, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration with our international scientific teams.Contribute innovative ideas to continuously improve Pharmaron's service offerings and commitment to excellence. Manage a critical territory and actively promote discovery and manufacturing services for small molecules and other modalities, including ADCs and peptidesYou will be responsible for:Achieving agreed sales and profit targets.Identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with target clients.Possessing a broad understanding of Pharmaron's capabilities to engage in comprehensive client discussions.Collaborating with colleagues to identify cross-selling opportunities and develop compelling value propositions.Actively promoting Pharmaron, positioning it as a trusted partner and converting inquiries into profitable contracts.Working with scientists to formulate proposals and presentations, ensuring realistic client expectations and project feasibility.Identifying and sharing valuable market intelligence within the organization.Supporting the broader Business Development team through special projects.We are looking for: BSc / MSc in organic or analytical Chemistry (PhD preferred) and business credentials desirable. CRO industry experience (Senior Scientist, Project Leader or Project Manager) with strong client-facing experience. Deep understanding of the CRO and Pharmaceutical market, small molecule discovery, development, and manufacturing processes. Business Development experience in B2B services with proven track records of utilizing strategies to grow the business through establishing new partnerships and generating new revenue streams with existing, immature partnersCommercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication and presentation abilities.Proven leadership, financial, and IT skills.Why Should You Apply?This is an opportunity for you as a successful Business Development professional to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a fast-growing and highly respected CRO striving to become the world leader in contract research servicesBuild and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of scientific researchTo be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we doJoin us and be part of shaping the future of drug discovery!Apply now!Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.