Business Development Manager ( Pharmaceutical and Biotech )
Business Development Manager ( Pharmaceutical and Biotech )
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Alfa Laval UK&I are looking for a Business Development Manager
Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping. As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too
About the Job
The Food and Water division at Alfa Laval is looking for a Pharmaceutical and Biotech Business Development Manager to join our team. The position will report to the local Divisional manager but be part of a wider Cluster community focused on growing Pharma business. This role is pivotal in driving growth by acquiring new customers across our Business Units presenting our value proposition securing homologations and expanding our network. Additionally Business Development Managers will develop new technologies within existing accounts in close alignment with local sales teams. They will collaborate closely with Product & Application experts to ensure access to specialized technology expertise. We will define clear KPIs for this rolebalancing long-term value positioning and large greenfield projects with short-term wins such as retrofits replacements and deployment of already homologated technologies. This role is supported by the Product & Application experts and local and central sales organizations.
You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities and securing end-user sales within the Pharma market for Alfa Laval Hygienic Fluid Handling & Food Heat Transfer and Separation products. Engaging with key end users and EPCs you will be located in the UK or preferably Ireland. This will be a home-based role and the successful candidate will have a full driving license as travel will be frequent in the UK&I.
Key Tasks Include:
- Develop and manage leads to establish and grow the business pipeline.
- Be active in the market and focus on securing visits meetings and interactions with customers focusing on customer needs whilst understanding and highlighting our value proposition.
- Be an ambassador of the Alfa Laval guiding principles and promote our core environmental and sustainability drivers.
- Use the CRM tool and other tools in a consistent and qualitative way to support the sales process and make decisions.
- Support new product launches and initiatives coming into the market.
- Build strong internal relationships and liaise with other departments (both locally and within the group) including technical and customer support marketing operations finance and logistics.
- Scout and develop new end-user customer bases and set them up in our systems when applicable.
- Establish new relationships with pharma EUs System Builders and EPCs.
- Act as a lead generator across applicable pharma products.
- Create a network within Biotech and Pharma.
- Establish Alfa Laval on product specification lists.
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment working in line with Alfa Laval drivers: Action Interaction and Satisfaction.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products drug development lifecycle and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent negotiation communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking with a results-driven and analytical mindset.
- Proficiency in CRM tools Microsoft Office and business intelligence platforms.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
- Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in Life Sciences Pharmacy Business or related field.
- Experience in business development sales or relevant industry experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
The Ideal Candidate Must:
- Have a good understanding of market and trends.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be proactive in ensuring a superior customer experience.
- Enjoy new challenges.
- Be comfortable working in a matrix organization.
- Be a strong team player.
- Be willing and able to learn and develop.
- Have good organization and planning skills.
- Be self-driven and motivated to make a difference.
- Be responsible for individual performance and capable of working independently.
Whats in it for you
The Alfa Laval culture is open informal and supportive. We believe in diversity and equal career opportunities and encourage people to take charge of their personal development.
Alfa Laval UK&I currently provides a wide range of benefits schemes and initiatives to our employees including:
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days Bank holidays
- Simply Health Health cash plan available to enter worth over 2500 annually
- Life Assurance 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension
- Training and Career Development potential
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme benefit
Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment the games is mandatory.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this addition you will need to show your right to work in the UK.
For more information please contact
Ben Green Food and Water Divisional Manager
Tanja Sukaj Talent Acquisition Partner
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay and no later than 15th of September2025. If the right candidate appears this ad will be closed earlier. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to GDPR.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
