Client Manager - Histopathology

Job Title:

Client Manager - Histopathology

Location:

Hybrid - Antwerp, Belgium (initially 3-4 days onsite, transitioning to 1-2 days/week)

Salary:

€60,000-€80,000

Contract Type:

Permanent

Apsida Life Science is currently partnering with a global life sciences organisation specialising in precision medicine and advanced laboratory services. Operating across multiple continents, this company plays a vital role in supporting pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors from early discovery through to late-stage clinical trials.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about client engagement, with a background in histopathology or assay development. You'll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that sits at the intersection of science, operations, and business development with clear scope for progression into strategic account management roles.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned sponsors, managing client interactions, study scoping, and budget development
• Assess and support complex immunohistochemistry requirements, offering consultative solutions aligned with internal capabilities
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal and bid processes with scientific, operational, and financial teams
• Ensure accurate pricing, documentation, and alignment with regulatory and operational standards
• Support business development initiatives and maintain a strong client satisfaction focus
• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in client visits as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, or related field (postgraduate degree preferred)
• 3- 5 years' experience in client services within CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong understanding of histopathology, assay development, and related laboratory workflows
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project coordination skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and presenting scientific content to clients
• A collaborative mindset, with a continuous improvement approach

Position Highlights:

• Hybrid flexibility: Transition to 1-2 days onsite per week once established
• Client ownership: Be the key liaison for sponsor communication and relationship management
• Scientific influence: Work closely with assay development and histopathology experts
• Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with business development, scientific, finance, and operational teams
• Strategic impact: Contribute to global clinical trial solutions in a fast-evolving precision medicine space
• Career development: Clear path toward strategic account leadership roles within a global business

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Bradley Pink at Apsida Life Science:

Apsida Life Science is a specialist recruitment business based in London (UK), Redhill (UK), Boston (USA) & Pretoria (South Africa) that is dedicated to delivering the best talent to the Life Science industry. We believe there is a gap in the market for a cost effective, high quality and trusted recruitment service that puts the candidate journey at the heart of the recruitment process.