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