Business Development Manager – Life Sciences

About the role

SGS is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand its Life Sciences portfolio across the UK and Europe. You will work remotely while building strategic relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech and CRO customers, helping them navigate testing, inspection and certification solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Grow and develop business across pharmaceutical, biotech and life‑science accounts.
• Identify new opportunities and expand existing customer relationships.
• Create and execute a territory sales plan to meet ambitious revenue targets.
• Build strong relationships with decision‑makers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to deliver tailored client solutions.
• Manage opportunities through Salesforce CRM and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Represent SGS at customer meetings, industry events and conferences.
• Travel across the European territory (approximately 50% of the time) to strengthen client partnerships.

Required profile

• Proven sales success within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, laboratory or broader life‑sciences sector.
• Degree‑level education in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Natural relationship builder with excellent influencing, networking and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and delivering against challenging revenue targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Salesforce CRM

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a 20% sales bonus.
• Remote working arrangement with regular travel across Europe.
• Opportunity to work with industry‑leading scientific experts.
• Professional development within a global market‑leading organisation.