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Job Description
Role Description
The ideal candidate will have
Business Development Director
Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Life Sciences / Biotechnology
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)
Compensation: £65,000 - £75,000 + 10% Bonus
MUST HAVE: Experience in RNA Manufacturing
We have a really exciting opportunity with one of our clients operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing within the life sciences sector! We are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Director to help drive their next phase of growth. This is a senior and high impact role for a very commercially driven individual who thrives in fast paced, technically complex environments and enjoys building scalable revenue pipelines in cutting edge industries.
Sounds like you? Keep reading!
You will take ownership of business development strategy and execution within a specialist manufacturing environment, working closely with technical, engineering and operational teams. The business is experiencing strong momentum and is seeking someone with energy, ambition and a genuine appetite to build.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and execute business development strategy across new and existing markets
2. Build, manage and convert a strong sales pipeline using modern CRM and sales tools
3. Identify and develop new commercial opportunities within a highly technical manufacturing environment
4. Engage credibly with scientific, engineering and senior commercial stakeholders
5. Drive revenue growth through a proactive, hands-on sales approach
6. Provide insight into market trends, customer needs and competitive positioning
7. Work closely with internal technical teams to shape compelling, viable commercial propositions
What We’re Looking For
8. 5+ years’ experience in a senior business development or commercial leadership role
9. Proven success managing complex sales cycles and high-value opportunities
10. Experience within RNA manufacturing, life sciences manufacturing, or closely related sectors
11. A scientific or engineering background (or strong technical understanding) is highly desirable
12. Comfortable using CRM systems and standard sales & pipeline management tools
13. Highly driven, ambitious and self-motivated
14. Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical detail into commercial value
Why Join?
15. Operate in a high growth, future-focused sector with real world impact
16. Join a business with a strong performance culture and ambitious mindset
17. Significant scope to shape the role and influence long term commercial strategy
18. Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate
19. Performance-related bonus
20. Hybrid working model
Please apply or reach out if you have any questions! Thank you.