Business Development Manager (Analytical Services)
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Who We Are
Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.
Skills and attributes
- Analytical Chemistry
- Business Developement
Location
- Craigavon, UK OR Athlone, ROI
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday. Flexible working hours.
- Business Unit: Almac Sciences
- Open To: Internal & external applicants
- Ref No.: HRJOB11921
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to drive growth for Almac’s global analytical services offering across the UK, Ireland and USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
Working closely with internal analytical operations, project management and marketing teams, they will manage the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to contract award.
The role offers the chance to make a significant commercial impact while promoting the capabilities of Almac’s analytical services sites in Craigavon, Athlone and Souderton.
For further details please see attached job description
Essential Criteria
BSc (or equivalent) qualification in a Life Science related discipline
OR BSc (or equivalent) qualification in a Business Management related discipline along with relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in business development, sales, account management or commercial roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
Demonstrated experience generating and winning new business opportunities.
Experience managing complex sales cycles.
Experience selling outsourced pharmaceutical services.
Desirable Criteria
Experience selling into European biotech and pharmaceutical markets (Drug Substance & Drug Product - NCE and / or NBEs).
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 18th October 2026
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE
Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Attachments
Job_Description_Person_Specification_SC_CR_BDM_-_Analytical_Services._September_2026.pdf
Candidate_Guidance_Document_July2025.pdf
Benefits
- Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
- Flexible Schedules
- Professional Development + Growth
- Free onsite tea/coffee
- Financial Planning Resources
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Staff Discounts
- Professional Coaching
- Team Bonding Events
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Attractive Compensation Package
- Work/Life Balance
- Relocation Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Lunch & Learns
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Rewards for Years Of Service
- Death in Service
- Group Healthcare Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Almac Group
Privately owned contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization serving global biopharmaceutical companies.
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