Business Development Manager – Clinical Research

About the role

We are partnering with a leading Clinical Research Organisation to recruit a Business Development Manager based in London, UK. The role focuses on generating new business opportunities, developing and managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets within the life sciences sector.

Key responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and lead generation.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Achieve agreed sales targets across the assigned territory.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create proposals, presentations, and client solutions.
• Conduct client meetings and presentations to understand requirements and promote services.
• Coordinate sales activities and support bid defence meetings.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales activity records in the CRM system.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 1‑2 years of business development or sales experience, preferably within clinical research, a CRO, or the wider life sciences industry.
• Ability to identify customer needs and work collaboratively with internal teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results‑driven approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Currently residing in London.