Business Development Manager - Pharma Consulting

Overview

Job Description Are you a driven sales professional with a hunter mindset and a passion for improving global health? You thrive on building high‑value client relationships and winning new business in complex, regulated environments. We’re looking for a Business Development Manager – Pharma Consulting to lead growth for NSF’s Life Sciences division, specialising in Pharmaceuticals. You’ll work with some of the world’s leading pharma manufacturers, supporting them with consulting solutions that strengthen quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is a high‑impact commercial role where you’ll shape NSF’s growth, open new markets, and represent a trusted global brand.

What We Offer

• Remote working with travel across the UK & Europe as needed
• Car allowance & travel reimbursement
• Performance‑based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health cover, income protection & death‑in‑service
• Wellbeing support, including an annual paid Mental Wellness Day
• Volunteering time off to support causes you care about
• The opportunity to influence a high‑growth consulting division at a global organisation improving human and planet health

• Hunt for and win new business across the pharmaceutical sector
• Develop and grow strategic accounts, progressing them into long‑term key clients
• Build deep relationships with pharma manufacturers, healthcare organisations and senior decision‑makers
• Deliver compelling presentations and solution proposals that showcase NSF’s consulting expertise
• Negotiate commercial agreements and drive revenue growth across your territory
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Consulting SMEs and Business Unit Leaders
• Represent NSF at industry events, trade shows, conferences and client workshops
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory change and competitor activity to position NSF effectively
• Own and manage your sales pipeline, keeping Salesforce CRM fully up to date

• Background in consultative B2B sales, ideally within pharma, life sciences or complex technical services
• Proven success winning high‑value accounts and delivering revenue growth
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship‑building, negotiation and presentation skills
• Able to influence senior stakeholders including QA, Regulatory, Operations and C‑Suite
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environments, regulatory expectations and industry trends
• Degree in business, science or a related field is desirable, or equivalent relevant experience
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented and confident operating both independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable travelling across the UK and Europe
• Familiar with CRM systems (Salesforce a plus)

At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Treat People Well
• Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
• We are one NSF.

These principles drive everything we do - from client service to internal collaboration. Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found .