SGS is a leading CRO that provides laboratory testing and clinical research services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. We are part of the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company and recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Working as a key member of our Health Sciences management team, you'll deliver the commercial strategy for SGS Quay Pharma – focused on formulation development and clinical manufacturing;

More specifically, you will:

• Lead a commercial team
• Work with Commercial Operations to develop lead creation activities within target markets;
• Support or lead development initiatives for strategic or key accounts
• Maintain a current knowledge of service capabilities and relationship network of stakeholder throughout the SGS Health Sciences Organization;
• Develop and prioritize a list of target accounts for specific service sales and a strategy to achieve defined sales targets;
• Partner with operations and service delivery teams to develop accurate and timely quotations and proposals for your clients;

• Proven experience of leading a commercial / Business Development activity within the life sciences sector, preferably with a focus on CDMO services; 
• Educated to degree level with 2 - 5 year's worth of sales experience;
• Knowledge of Formulation Development and Manufacture of pharmaceuticals and / or Biotherapeutics;
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) an advantage;
• Proven ability to prospect and open doors with new clients. You will also be comfortable networking within a client's organization; 

Travel as required for client/ internal meetings and presentations to promote capabilities/ initiatives and effect positive communication - Full driving license required.

At SGS we offer a competitive salary along with an extensive benefits packs including:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria),
• Private Medical Cover
• Competitive Pension Scheme + Life Assurance
• 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for you Birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.