Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Location: UK (hybrid, with some travel to sites and clients) Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences / Analytical Services Type: Permanent, full-time About the opportunity Our client is a well-established, international provider of scientific testing and compliance services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Following continued growth, they are looking for a Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial performance and help shape the next stage of development for their UK operations. This is a varied, high-visibility role, suited to someone who enjoys building client relationships and turning a strong technical offering into sustainable growth. Key responsibilities

• Own and grow commercial performance across a portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences clients
• Develop and deliver a commercial strategy aligned with wider business objectives
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Identify new opportunities, markets and service areas, and convert them into revenue
• Work closely with operational, technical and quality teams to ensure client needs are understood and delivered against
• Lead pricing, proposals and contract negotiations
• Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership
• Represent the business at industry events, client meetings and networking forums
• Where relevant, lead or support commercial team members About you
• Proven commercial, business development or account management experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or a related regulated testing or services environment
• Working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and the wider quality and compliance landscape
• Track record of achieving targets and growing revenue
• Strong communicator and negotiator, comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Commercially astute, with a structured, proactive approach to planning and delivery
• Right to work in the UK What's on offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
• A genuine opportunity to influence commercial direction within a growing business
• Strong development and progression prospects within an international group
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements