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Business Development & Partnership Manager, Life SciencesLocation: ManchesterContract: 12-month contract to cover maternity leaveSalary: £45K (p/t may be an option)Our prestigious and well-regarded client is seeking the support of an experienced professional with strengths in networking, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development.Candidates should bring experience within STEM-related sectors such as pharma, biotech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare, automation or instrumentation. They must have a background in business development or partnership engagement and preferable some experience with investment, ideally foreign investment, FDI.Working as part of a high-performing and dedicated commercial team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting and securing new business opportunities. As this is a 12 month maternity leave position they are looking for somebody who can make an immediate impact, requires minimal training and are able to work independently.The ideal individual will have:A genuine passion for science and broad knowledge of scientific applications driving growth across the sectorA scientific degree (PhD preferred but not essential)Strong networking abilities and experience in developing new marketsAn entrepreneurial mindset with a flair for identifying collaborations and partnershipsInternational commercial experienceExcellent communication and presentation skillsProven customer-facing experience in business development, market access or stakeholder engagementThis is a 12-month contract that is unlikely to be extended, making it well suited to an experienced individual seeking an exciting short-term opportunity while planning their next steps. It offers the chance to dev