Walker Cole International is delighted to be partnering with a pioneering pharmaceutical development organisation to appoint a Technical Business Development Manager. This newly created position will play a key role in shaping high-quality, client-focused proposals that accelerate the delivery of innovative medicines to market.
The Role
As a Technical Business Development Manager, you will sit at the interface of science, commercial strategy, and client engagement. Working closely with business development, project management, and technical operations teams, you will:
* Translate client needs into compelling, phase-appropriate proposals across the pharmaceutical development lifecycle.
* Coordinate input from scientific and operational SME's to ensure proposals are accurate, innovative, and commercially competitive.
* Support the development of project budgets, resource allocations, and timelines.
* Deliver persuasive pitch presentations, demonstrating the value of complex CMC solutions to global pharma and biotech partners.
* Maintain a library of proposal content, case studies, and templates to support future business growth.
* Ensure proposals are seamlessly handed over to project managers and technical teams, enabling successful project initiation.
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
* A degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
* 3–5 years' experience in proposal writing, bid management, or technical business development, ideally in the pharmaceutical or consultancy sector.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions clearly and persuasively.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Office and proposal management systems (e.g., SharePoint, CRM).
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