About the role

  • Experienced Business Development Manager acquiring partnerships and driving the go-to-market strategy for a health research programme in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritise high-value opportunities across life sciences, biotech, medtech, academia and research organisations.
  • Deliver go-to-market strategies for data-driven SaaS products and engage senior decision-makers across research, commercial and procurement.
  • Lead complex consultative sales cycles, negotiating scalable, multi-stakeholder contracts and driving recurring revenue.
  • Maintain a high-quality pipeline with accurate forecasting, CRM discipline and data-led reporting.
  • Build long-term, multi-stakeholder relationships and deliver impact across the healthcare ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with Product, Access, Marketing and Customer Success to tailor solutions and position the platform as a trusted enabler of data-driven research.
  • Leverage UK and global networks to strengthen Our Future Health’s leadership in health data and clinical research.
  • Uphold patient-centric innovation and ensure compliance with governance, privacy and ethical standards.
  • Shape pricing, partnership and data commercialisation models that balance growth with mission and data safety.
  • Use market trends, NHS priorities and customer insight to inform GTM strategy and influence product roadmaps.
  • Report commercial performance and strategic insights to leadership.
  • Support a high-performance, mission-driven culture and embed data-led decision-making.
  • Ensure strong KPI monitoring, accurate forecasting and consistent pipeline reporting.
  • Represent the organisation externally to build brand trust and visibility and support marketing with evidence-led value propositions.
  • Model integrity, accountability and ethical leadership in all commercial engagements.

Requirements

  • Proven commercial growth and customer acquisition experience in Life Sciences, HealthTech, MedTech or data-driven SaaS/PaaS.
  • Strong consultative enterprise selling skills with ability to translate complex data/tech solutions into clear customer value and health outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills across clinical, technical and executive audiences.
  • Self-directed, proactive and solutions-focused, able to support senior commercial leadership.
  • Understanding of UK clinical research, NHS structures, procurement frameworks, data governance and funding models would be advantageous.
  • Degree in Life Sciences, Business or equivalent, plus evidence of continuous development.
  • Customer-focused with a persuasive, consultative approach.
  • Collaborative and effective in matrix teams.
  • Adaptable, resilient and motivated by improving population health.

Benefits

  • From £70,000 per annum basic salary.
  • Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
  • 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
  • Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
  • £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
  • Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
  • A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Job title

Business Development Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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