Senior Business Development Manager - #2069677

Senior Business Development Manager - Life Sciences / Digital marketing

Location: UK (Remote with international travel, and office visits)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + OTE £100,000+

• Manage a portfolio of global, high-value accounts
• Established business with strong brand and market position
• Significant earning potential and progression opportunities

This is a strategic Senior Business Development Manager role within a well-established, PE-backed digital media business serving the global life sciences sector. With a strong reputation, loyal client base, and ambitious growth plans, they are investing in experienced account managers to drive revenue across key international clients.

The Company

With over 25 years of history and a global community of more than 500,000 professionals, the business is a recognised leader in its niche. They provide digital marketing solutions to manufacturers and suppliers across life sciences and clinical markets, enabling highly targeted engagement through content, campaigns, and virtual platforms. Operating with 60 employees and backed by private equity, the company is scaling internationally and building a high-performance commercial team.

The Role

This is a strategic, commercially focused Business Development role managing and growing a portfolio of established global clients whilst hunting for new business.

• Inherit c.10 high-value key accounts
• Selling digital marketing suite to customers in the life sciences sector
• 50% account management / 50% new business
• Deal sizes typically £25k to £100k+
• Senior stakeholder engagement (Director/VP level)
• International travel across Europe and the US

You will focus on developing net new business, identifying growth opportunities within existing, and delivering tailored, multi-channel solutions.

The Candidate

We are looking for experienced, credible business development managers who can operate at a senior level.

• Proven New Business + Account Management experience (ideally 8+ years)
• Background in digital media, SaaS, or consultative services
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to grow and develop new accounts
• Confident presence - able to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly autonomous and self-motivated

The Package

• £55,000 - £65,000 base salary
• OTE £100,000+ (uncapped)
• Pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday
• International travel opportunities
• Clear pathway into senior/leadership roles

Desired Skills and Experience

Sales, New Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager, B2B, Media, Publishing, Account Management, Lifesciences