Business Development Manager, Life Sciences Services

We are partnering with a globally established life sciences services organisation with a significant footprint across Europe and beyond. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotech clients in regulated environments, combining scientific expertise with operational scale and a strong quality culture.

Recognised as a market leader within its field, the organisation benefits from an extensive international network, long standing client relationships and a reputation for reliability and technical credibility. Its growth has been built on performance, compliance and partnership driven collaboration, positioning it as a trusted provider to both emerging biotech innovators and established pharmaceutical groups.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the Netherlands. This is a new business focused role, approached in a structured and consultative manner rather than through aggressive sales tactics.

You will identify and develop opportunities within regulated life sciences services, engaging technical and operational stakeholders with credibility and insight. The emphasis is on thoughtful market targeting, relationship building and long term partnership development.

• Develop and execute structured market development plans across the Netherlands
• Identify and approach new pharmaceutical and biotech prospects through targeted outreach
• Buildand manage a high quality pipeline of strategic opportunities
• Represent the organisation at industry events and strengthen market visibility
• Translate client challenges into tailored technical service solutions
• Collaborate closely with internal scientific and operational experts to deliver strong proposals
• Maintain a small portfolio of clients to ensure continuity and selective growth

• Scientific degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar
• 2+ years' experience in business development or technical commercial roles within pharma, biotech, CDMO, CRO or laboratory services
• Solid understanding of GMP regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder management and consultative communication skills
• Based in the Netherlands with valid work authorisation

• Strategic, relationship focused business development rather than aggressive cold calling
• Exposure to complex GMP and regulated service environments
• Represent a technically respected organisation with strong international infrastructure
• Remote based role with autonomy and flexibility
• Clear opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding life sciences services group

This role suits a commercially minded professional who thrives in technically sophisticated environments and wants to build sustainable, high value partnerships within the life sciences sector.