Business Development Manager
Location: Colchester, Essex (3 days per week office-based)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Basic + Performance Bonus
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join an AI Company Transforming Pharmaceutical Innovation
We are an ambitious and fast-growing AI technology business developing innovative solutions that help organisations automate complex processes, accelerate decision-making, and drive operational excellence.
Our portfolio includes cutting-edge AI platforms serving pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise organisations. We are currently launching an exciting new initiative focused on transforming how pharmaceutical and medical device companies collaborate, innovate, and bring products to market faster.
As we enter a critical growth phase, we are looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to help us build strategic relationships and create opportunities with senior decision-makers across our target markets.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional product sales role.
You will be responsible for opening doors, developing relationships, and securing high-quality meetings with senior stakeholders across the pharmaceutical, medical device, technology, and healthcare sectors.
Working closely with the founders and leadership team, you will play a key role in helping the business validate and scale its commercial strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at an early stage where your contribution will directly influence growth and future success.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and engage prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Build relationships with senior decision-makers, budget holders, and business leaders.
Generate qualified meetings and commercial opportunities for the leadership team.
Develop and execute outbound business development campaigns.
Build a pipeline across pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, technology, and consulting sectors.
Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
Conduct market research and identify new growth opportunities.
Work closely with founders to refine messaging, positioning, and target markets.
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting.
Support partnership and membership acquisition initiatives.
Target Markets
You will focus on developing opportunities within:
Pharmaceutical Companies
Medical Device Manufacturers
Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
Healthcare Technology Providers
Systems Integrators
Enterprise Technology Vendors
AI and Digital Transformation Organisations
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven track record in business development, sales, partnerships, or account management.
Experience generating qualified meetings and opening doors with senior stakeholders.
Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage confidently with C-suite executives and business leaders.
Self-motivated and comfortable working within a growing business environment.
Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and outbound sales tools.
Highly Desirable
Experience selling into or working with:
Pharmaceutical organisations
Medical device companies
Healthcare technology providers
Software, SaaS, AI, or technology solutions
Consulting or professional services environmentsExisting networks within healthcare, life sciences, or technology sectors would be particularly advantageous.
What You'll Receive
£55,000 - £60,000 basic salary
Attractive performance-related bonus scheme
Opportunity to work directly with experienced founders and industry experts
Genuine influence over business growth and strategy
Exposure to innovative AI and healthcare technology projects
Long-term career development opportunities
Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to become part of an innovative AI business at a pivotal stage of growth. You'll have the chance to work on transformative technology initiatives, engage with some of the world's leading healthcare and technology organisations, and play a central role in shaping the future commercial success of the company.
If you're a proactive relationship builder who enjoys creating opportunities and opening strategic doors, we'd love to hear from you