Business Development Executive – Digital Health

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to join a fast‑growing digital health team in Manchester. The role focuses on building partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, CROs and research organisations to expand the commercial pipeline and support clinical research that improves patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and research new commercial opportunities across pharma, CRO and life‑science sectors.
• Generate and nurture relationships with prospective clients through targeted outreach and networking.
• Maintain a high‑quality pipeline using CRM tools, primarily HubSpot.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials and assist in proposal development.
• Represent the organisation at industry conferences and networking events.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to inform commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to move opportunities from initial contact to proposal stage.

Required profile

• Proactive, commercially minded and passionate about healthcare innovation.
• Proven experience in business development, sales support or commercial coordination, preferably within life sciences, healthcare or digital health.
• Strong research and prospecting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and building professional relationships.

Required skills

• HubSpot (CRM)

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to research that can improve patient outcomes.
• Hybrid working model with occasional access to North West offices.
• Competitive salary range of £40,000‑£45,000 per year.