Product Life Group (PLG) is a global leader in consulting and outsourcing services for Product Development, Regulatory, Life Cycle Maintenance, and Market Access, and we are looking for a Business Development Manager in the UK to expand our business.

Group 10
Responsibilities

Business Development:

  • Develop and implement a Business Development Strategy and Plan for the UK. Maintain, monitor, and achieve its targets.
  • Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification to proposal development, contract negotiation, and deal closure.
  • Secure large, multi-year contracts for outsourced product development services, regulatory affairs, lifecycle regulatory maintenance, and market access consulting.
  • Work closely with PLG’s subject matter experts (SMEs) to design tailored solutions that address client challenges.
  • Leverage cross-selling opportunities across PLG’s service portfolio to maximize client value.
  • Develop competitive pricing models and contract structures that support multi-year engagements.
  • Conduct telephone prospecting to develop the customer portfolio.
  • Participate in Bid Defense requested by prospects.
  • Prepare responses to RFPs and tariff proposals.
  • Monitor and analyze competition.

Promotional Missions:

  • Promote the company through various channels.
  • Represent the company at relevant events.
  • Increase visibility of PLG services.

Client Relationship Management & Industry Engagement:

  • Provide exhaustive and continuous information to the sales department’s CRM.
  • Monitor performance indicators and present them to management.
  • Participate in drafting quality provisions.
  • Cultivate relationships with C-suite executives, Heads of R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access at global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Group 12
Experience

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or Health Economics.
  • 5-10 years of business development, sales, or strategic account management experience within consulting, outsourcing, or technology-enabled services in life sciences.
  • Deep expertise in drug development, regulatory life cycle management, and market access, with a strong understanding of global requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, etc.).
  • Proven track record of closing large-scale, multi-year contracts for product development and life cycle maintenance services.
  • Established network of decision-makers in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.
  • Experience in complex deal structuring, contract negotiations, and RFP processes for drug development, regulatory, and market access projects.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to influence senior executives.

Business Development Manager (UK) - VAF261

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