Newton Blue is the on-site recruiter for a number of the UK's leading software companies. We’re currently recruiting for the healthcare data arm of one of the UK’s largest healthcare solutions businesses, looking for an ou-and-out "hunter" Business Development Manager.
The focus will be on RWD captured through their portfolio of sector leading community pharmacy software and GP practice management solutions, giving clients access to an unprecedented quality and quantity of healthcare date for more than 60% of the UK population. Although it’s a relatively new business unit you’ll be part of the wider UK group of 650 people and a global group with 4500 people.
Your next role?
A home and field based role dealing with pharma, biotech and other related life science clients primarily in and around London and along the M4 and M40 corridors.
Working closely with the Commercial Director and various global teams across the group you’ll identify, consult and win external revenue opportunities for the data services businesses across new and existing pharmaceutical clients. You’ll lead sales activities for an existing range of products and services and help identify and guide on wider commercial opportunities and data services.
Who are we’re looking for?
Someone commercially astute who is great with customers, easily initiating, building and managing strong client relationships with the ability to develop high quality and impactful commercial proposals. A real "hunter" Business Development Manager great at identifying pportunities nd getting in front of decision makers.
Someone who will thrive building, guiding and growing the business as they go, with the hunger & drive to succeed and deliver whilst being confident friendly and professional in their approach.
and their ideal background and experience…..
Although RWD experience would be great we’re happy with wider healthcare data experience, so people from data services, healthcare pharmaceuticals/life science sectors are all of interest.
A strong sales track record with a mix of business development and account management together with experience of producing bespoke proposals and pitching/winning business at £10k-£100k levels
A good understanding of the pharma industry and a strong network across large and small pharma, biotech and other related life science sectors is essential.
Overall package is around £100,000 - made up of circa £60,000 basic, £30,000 bonus, company car (or allowance) and a range of other benefits.