New Business Development Manager, Life Science

Location: Hybrid, London, Cambridge, Oxford  (minimum 2 days in office).

About Us

We’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we all understand and support our health. Our mission is simple: to help people, and those who care for them, make better decisions that lead to longer, fuller lives.

We focus on the common diseases that affect billions, the ones that put the greatest strain on our healthcare systems.Each person is unique, and by decoding the insights in our DNA, we’re building cutting-edge tools and platforms that enable truly personalised medicine. From prevention and early screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and even the development of new medicines – there is so much more to discover and build to support people at each step of their healthcare journey.With our leading science and brilliant partners, we can make healthcare smarter, more precise, and more personal. Our vision is bold: a world where everyone benefits from genomics.

If you’re inspired by the potential of cutting-edge science and technology – and want to have a real impact on the future of healthcare – we’d love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life

As a New Business Development Manager, Life Sciences, your mission is clear: drive new business. You’ll be responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new opportunities across the pharmaceutical and therapeutics landscape, introducing Genomics’ cutting-edge solutions to new clients and opening doors in untapped markets.

Your day will centre on outbound business development, researching target companies, reaching out to senior stakeholders, and leading high-quality discovery calls to understand their needs and challenges. You’ll own the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing, bringing energy, focus, and commercial acumen to every interaction.

This is a high-impact, target-driven role where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution. You’ll collaborate with our Marketing and Scientific teams to craft compelling outreach and positioning, but the focus is firmly on winning new business. You’ll be a key contributor to Genomics’ growth at an exciting stage in our journey, helping to transform how genomics is applied in healthcare.

Who You Are

• A proactive and commercially driven sales professional with experience selling into the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sectors.

• Demonstrated success in consistently generating and closing new business opportunities.

• Confident in identifying, engaging, and influencing senior decision-makers across R&D, commercial, and clinical functions.

• Skilled at outbound lead generation using a variety of channels – cold outreach, LinkedIn, industry events, and referrals.

• Experienced in managing end-to-end sales processes, with a strong understanding of qualification and pipeline prioritisation (e.g. BANT, MEDDIC).

• Comfortable articulating complex genomic or scientific concepts in a clear, commercially relevant way.

• CRM-savvy and data-driven, with experience using tools such as Membrain, Apolloto track performance and forecast accurately.

• Motivated by targets and growth, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.

• Degree-qualified in Life Sciences, Business, or a relevant experience

So what's in it for you?

• Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.

• Stock options- every team member gets stock options ensuring that everyone reaps the rewards of our collective growth.

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.

• Progression - We've got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder.

• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed!

• Hybrid Working, Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office 1-2 times a week.

• Wellbeing:  Join a company that values you not just at work but also outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave. 

• Diversity and Inclusion -We offer our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It's our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included.

• Giving Made Easy: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place!

• Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It's good for you and the planet!

• Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee.

Would you like to learn more?  Great, we’d love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you!

Genomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.