Business Development Manager (UK) - VAF261

Business Development Manager (UK) - VAF261

UK

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Permanent contract

Product Life Group (PLG) is a global leader in consulting and outsourcing services for Product Development, Regulatory, Life Cycle Maintenance, and Market Access, and we are looking for a Business Development Manager in the UK to expand our business.

Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Develop and implement a Business Development Strategy and Plan for the UK. Maintain, monitor, and achieve its targets.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification to proposal development, contract negotiation, and deal closure.
• Secure large, multi-year contracts for outsourced product development services, regulatory affairs, lifecycle regulatory maintenance, and market access consulting.
• Work closely with PLG's subject matter experts (SMEs) to design tailored solutions that address client challenges.
• Leverage cross-selling opportunities across PLG's service portfolio to maximize client value.
• Develop competitive pricing models and contract structures that support multi-year engagements.
• Conduct telephone prospecting to develop the customer portfolio.
• Participate in Bid Defense requested by prospects.
• Prepare responses to RFPs and tariff proposals.
• Monitor and analyze competition.

Promotional Missions:

• Promote the company through various channels.
• Represent the company at relevant events.
• Increase visibility of PLG services.

Client Relationship Management & Industry Engagement:

• Provide exhaustive and continuous information to the sales department's CRM.
• Monitor performance indicators and present them to management.
• Participate in drafting quality provisions.
• Cultivate relationships with C-suite executives, Heads of R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access at global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or Health Economics.
• 5-10years of business development, sales, or strategic account management experience within consulting, outsourcing, or technology-enabled services in life sciences.
• Deep expertise in drug development, regulatory life cycle management, and market access, with a strong understanding of global requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, etc.).
• Proven track record of closing large-scale, multi-year contracts for product development and life cycle maintenance services.
• Established network of decision-makers in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.
• Experience in complex deal structuring, contract negotiations, and RFP processes for drug development, regulatory, and market access projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to influence senior executives.