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Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: UK Role Type: Remote (hybrid during initial 3 months) Salary: Competitive salary + commission and benefits Start Date: by December 2025 Travel: UK & occasional global travel Role Description PHARMExcel is a leading UK-based Clinical Research Organisation (CRO), supporting academic and commercial sponsors in the delivery of early to late-phase trials. We’re at a pivotal growth stage and are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to spear head the next phase of sales expansion. This is a high-impact role designed for a self-motivated professional with proven professional service sales experience who can own the sales process from pipeline generation through to deal closure. You’ll be joining a passionate and inclusive team where you’ll have the opportunity to grow with PHARMExcel-building confidence, capability, and impact as we scale. Life at PHARMExcel is fast-paced and ambitious, but also deeply rewarding. We value the collective strength of our people, and it’s through close collaboration that we’ve achieved our success-and will continue to shape our future together. Key Responsibilities • Drive new client/study acquisition and deliver against agreed sales targets, securing new contracts across biotech, MedTech, and academic sectors., • Translate PHARMExcel’s vision, strategy, and services into compelling value propositions for senior stakeholders, from academic KOLs and NHS leaders to biotech and MedTech executives., • Take ownership of the full business development lifecycle—from lead qualification and opportunity development to proposal, bid defence, and contract close., • Cultivate and strengthen long-term client relationships, nurturing prospects through all stages of the sales cycle., • Represent PHARMExcel at industry conferences and exhibitions, generating high-quality leads and securing client meetings., • Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to progress opportunities to progress shared lead opportunities, • Contribute to building a high-performing business development function through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement., • Understand PHARMExcel’s vision, strategy, and services and comprehensively convey this to prospective clients- from academic Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Senior NHS staff, through to C-suite level entrepreneurs within the biotech and MedTech sectors., • Work alongside the CEO to qualify new leads., • Develop a balanced pipeline of academic and commercial opportunities, aligned with the company’s strategic revenue mix., • Take ownership of opportunities from first contact to signed contract, including facilitating RFP response, bid defence, and handover to project delivery teams., • Nurture prospects through sales cycles, building strong, trust-based relationships., • Attend and represent PHARMExcel at relevant industry conferences and exhibitions, generating onsite leads and qualified meetings., • Collaborate with the CEO and Head of Clinical Operations to progress shared lead pipelines., • Coaching and sharing sales knowledge, including development and refinement of new processes with the view to departmental expansion as the company attains financial growth. Revenue and Performance You will consistently meet or exceed, quarterly and yearly key performance metrics and goals, with a strong focus on: • Securing new clients, • Converting high-probability pipeline opportunities, • Strengthening and expanding lower probability leads into converted contracts, • Maintain a healthy pipeline that supports organisational targets with year-on-year acceleration. CRM and Reporting • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in HubSpot of your sales pipeline and those of the CEOs and Clin Ops team., • Take ownership of all BD CRM administration, data hygiene, and back-office processes typically handled by a sales assistant, given our lean team structure., • Contribute to the development and refinement of lead-generation and sales best practices., • Create new BD reports and dashboards in HubSpot as required for Sales, Marketing and Finance., • Provide input on forecasting and pipeline health in team meetings. Essential Skills and Experience Required • 3-5 years + working in a BD/Sales role with minimum 2 years in life sciences/clinical research (preferably a CRO) (essential), • Proven track record in achieving or exceeding sales targets, • In-depth knowledge of using CRM systems, specifically HubSpot., • Strong independent worker, understanding when and how best to work collaboratively when required., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proven experience in long sales cycles including lead nurture tactics and relationship management., • Solid understanding and hands on experience in cold outreach and prospecting to hit KPIs., • Ability to quickly understand and articulate scientific/technical concepts and business value., • Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient when facing challenges., • Organised with excellent follow-through and high attention to detail. Personal Attributes • Self-motivated and target driven-with a strong desire to close deals and exceed goals., • Professional communicator-face-to-face, over the phone, and in writing., • High integrity and alignment to PHARMExcel values., • Collaborative by nature, thrives in a team-first culture where success is shared., • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, with the flexibility to adapt in a growing SME setting., • Resilient under pressure, remains positive and solutions-oriented when navigating challenges., • A genuine interest in clinical research, innovation, and improving patient outcome. Equal Opportunity Statement PHARMExcel is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve and be their best at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. PHARMExcel operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of something exceptional at PHARMExcel! For further information contact: Dani Harrison, Head of People & Culture – Or apply on our website We are currently reviewing all applications and will respond to applicants once this has been completed. Thank you for your patience.

The client has an exciting opportunity within the Operations function for an Assistant Planning Manager. As an Assistant Planning Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project planning and execution. As Assistant Planning Manager, you will also collabor

About Our Client: • Our client is a renowned name in the FMCG world, proudly home to some of the UK’s most iconic food brands., • With a bold ambition to become #1 in the UK they are investing heavily in their brands, innovation and their people!, • They are seeking innovative and ambitious Assistant Brand Managers to shape the future of their portfolio. The Role: As Brand Manager, you’ll have a high level of exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact! This is a unique opportunity to support brands through significant restage while being involved in the full marketing mix. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the development of the 1-3 Year Vision & Strategy brand plan with execution of key brand activities identified in the brand planning process., • Responsible for NPD launches from “ideation” through to project launch., • Lead cross-functional project teams to manage projects to deliver to time, budget, quality and milestones., • Day to day contact with project teams, with regular monthly tracking vs budget and agreed in year targets., • Ownership of brand consumer spend management, ensuring timely reporting, tracking and supplier payment., • Lead the overall tracking and reporting of brand performance i.e. financial, customer and market, and support the development of action planning as an output of the findings., • Effective management of business variances (packaging stocks, write offs etc) through close working with Operations., • This role offers the chance to gain broad exposure across marketing disciplines while working within a dynamic, growth-focused environment. What We’re Looking For: We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute individual with: • FMCG Marketing Experience: They are looking for someone at ABM/BM level; they are looking for 12-24 months experience, ideally within a large food co. within the FMCG space, ideally with experience in NPD and communications., • Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of how to support driving brand growth through innovative and strategic initiatives., • Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive and results-oriented mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment. What’s on Offer: • A competitive package including up to £52,000 basic salary plus 8% bonus., • Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance (single cover), 25 days holiday, 4x life cover, and a pension contribution matched up to 10%., • Flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in their vibrant St Albans office (your choice of days)., • You’ll have the opportunity to progress through the business and work on many of their brands at some point in your career! Are you ready to take on full brand ownership and drive the success of this iconic brand? Apply now and take the next step in your career quoting reference 8/17436/7. Confidentiality assured. Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on this site. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found right at the bottom of this page.

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