Business Development Manager
3 days ago
Ruislip
Business Development Manager- International Markets Role Overview We are seeking a commercially astute and results-driven Business Development Manager to support the development and execution of international growth opportunities across out-licensing, tenders, and strategic partnerships. This role combines hands-on deal execution with ownership of pipeline strategy, requiring someone who can both generate opportunities and convert them into revenue. You will play a critical role in expanding our international footprint, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth. This is suited to someone who thrives in a target-driven environment, brings strong commercial judgement, and can balance relationship management with structured deal execution. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop, and execute new revenue opportunities across international markets, • Lead out-licensing and distribution partnership discussions from origination through to deal completion, • Identify and manage tender opportunities, ensuring competitive and compliant submissions Drive deals forward from initial engagement through to execution, • Own and manage a robust commercial pipeline, with clear forecasting and revenue visibility, • Drive deals through the full lifecycle, including commercial structuring and negotiation, • Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships with international partners, • Collaborate with internal teams (Regulatory, QA, Supply Chain, Finance) to ensure execution readiness, • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new market entry opportunities, • Contribute to international market strategy and prioritisation What Success Looks Like • Delivery of monthly and annual revenue targets, • Strong pipeline coverage with high-quality, convertible opportunities, • Successful execution of strategic deals and partnerships, • Consistent conversion of tenders into revenue streams, • Efficient deal progression with minimal delays or execution risks, • Contribution to longer-term international growth strategy Candidate Profile Experience • 2–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles, • Experience in deal ownership, pipeline management, and revenue delivery, • Exposure to international markets, partnerships, or tenders preferred, • Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or regulated industries advantageous (not essential for high-calibre commercial profiles) Profile & Behaviours • Commercially driven with strong focus on revenue and outcomes, • High ownership mindset – takes accountability for pipeline and results, • Resilient and persistent – able to navigate complex, long-cycle deals, • Structured and analytical – strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline, • Relationship-led but results-focused, • Able to operate at both strategic and execution levels Key Skills (Non-Negotiable) • Proven revenue generation and commercial delivery, • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, • Pipeline management and forecasting, • Stakeholder management (internal and external), • Execution focus with attention to detail Desirable • Experience in pharma out-licensing, distribution, or tenders, • Exposure to international regulatory/commercial frameworks, • Track record of closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals