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Business Development Manager (API/Excipients/OTC to Pharma)

England Permanent £75,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
Are you a Business Development Manager with a proven track record of selling APIs or excipients into the pharmaceutical sector, or someone with a strong, established network within pharma, to drive growth from an existing £2m portfolio of active accounts and a robust pipeline across the UK, Europe, and North America. The successful candidate will not only deliver sales expansion but will also ultimately take on team leadership responsibilities.
  • Pharma & Healthcare OTC - API/Excipients (UK/Europe/North Africa Markets)
  • Experience managing a team is necessary!

About Our Client

My client are a science-driven developer and manufacturer of natural product extracts, specializing in delivering high‑quality, plant‑based ingredients to the pharmaceutical sector. They leverage rigorous research and extraction expertise to provide raw materials-such as capsicum, cocillana, elderflower, and ipecacuanha alkaloids-supporting pharma clients in formulating health‑enhancing, natural therapeutics

Job Description

The ideal candidate will:

  • To grow the Pharma & Healthcare business leveraging existing £2m business across 15 active accounts
  • To extend the customer portfolio in Pharma & Healthcare sector
  • To build a strong project pipeline for the Pharma & Healthcare business in Europe and North America
  • To regularly forecast customer demands and work closely with the planning team
  • Maintaining regular and productive contact with existing customers building relations
  • Liaison with the technical team to ensure that new products and supporting technical data is provided in line with customer expectations.
  • To ensure appropriate measures are taken to provide excellent customer service.
  • To support to develop and implement a sales and marketing plan for Ransom Naturals that reinforces our reputation as the leading supplier of natural extracts in the Pharma & Healthcare sector
  • To represent the company at key exhibitions and events in the UK and abroad.
  • To utilise and develop the services of the Development Technologist to introduce new concepts and ideas into the Pharma & Healthcare markets both at home and abroad.
  • Organise and coordinate Innovation Day presentation with key accounts
  • Develop good working relationships and to build product awareness amongst potential new customers.
  • To develop and deliver presentations, produce literature, journal articles and other promotional material.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

  • Proven trackrecord in selling to Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
  • Strong Team Management Skills
  • A strong understanding of market trends and client needs in the sector.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive and results-driven approach to work.
  • Willingness to travel as required for client meetings and industry events.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £75,000-£90,000, +24% bonus + Company Car
  • HQ in Hertfordshire
  • Company car and full expense coverage.
  • Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Supportive company culture within the life science industry.



This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager/Leader to make a significant impact.Actively reviewing applicants - you must be based in the UK with Right to Work.2 Stage Process

Contact
Catherine De Sousa
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762626
Phone number
+44 118 933 7047

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Healthcare
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Catherine De Sousa
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7047
Job reference
JN-062025-6762626