Business Development Manager
Are you looking to build a career in strategic business development within the pharmaceutical and biotech sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and award-winning organisation operating at the forefront of inhalation and drug delivery technology. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in developing relationships with global biotech and pharmaceutical companies, identifying new commercial opportunities, and supporting the growth of high-value international partnerships.
This role would suit a commercially minded graduate or early-career professional with a scientific background who enjoys relationship building, networking, and proactive business development in a highly specialised industry.
As Business Development Manager, you will support the identification, development, and conversion of new business opportunities across global pharmaceutical and biotech markets. This is a consultative and strategic sales role focused on securing long-term, high-value partnerships rather than high-volume transactional sales.
You will engage directly with senior stakeholders across international organisations, manage existing relationships, and proactively develop new client opportunities within targeted markets.
The position is based in London and offers regular international travel, particularly across the US and Europe, including attendance at leading industry conferences and events.
Develop and maintain relationships with biotech and pharmaceutical organisations globally
Identify and engage prospective clients through proactive outreach and business development activity
Build relationships with senior decision-makers including VP and C-suite stakeholders
Support the management and growth of existing client accounts
Represent the business at international conferences, exhibitions, and networking events
Work collaboratively with internal scientific and commercial teams to support partnership opportunities
Monitor market activity and identify emerging commercial opportunities within the sector
Contribute to the continued growth of strategic international accounts
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
A degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
Previous experience within sales, customer support, account management, or business development
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and developing new business opportunities
A proactive and commercially driven approach
The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
A willingness to travel internationally as required
Experience within medical devices, inhalation technology, or the pharmaceutical sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Salary up to £55,000
10% annual bonus linked to company performance
London office location
International travel opportunities
Exposure to global pharmaceutical and biotech markets
Opportunity to attend high-profile industry conferences
If you are looking for an opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with commercial development in a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.
Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.
We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.
🚀 Our Mission
To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.
🔎 Our Core Values
Challenge
We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.
Collaboration
We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.
Commitment
We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.
💡 Our Purpose
To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.
🌍 Our Reach
Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & Materials
Food Technology
Clean Technology
Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering
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