SGS
Business Development Executive
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Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.
Role: Business Development Executive
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Glasgow, Clydebank
- Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home (please note, flexibility is required to go into the office more when required)
- Salary: From £26,000- £28,000
- Industry: Life Science
Job Description
SGS Vitrology is looking for a talented and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Life Sciences team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a scientific background who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and helping innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies access world-class testing solutions.
Working closely with our Business Development Managers and scientific experts, you'll play a key role in transforming client enquiries into successful projects. You'll be at the centre of commercial and technical discussions, developing tailored quotations, coordinating with specialist laboratory teams, and supporting customers through the early stages of their testing journey.
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What you'll be doing
- Supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients with their testing requirements
- Preparing accurate technical quotations and proposals
- Collaborating with experts across Virology, Molecular Biology and Electron Microscopy
- Participating in client meetings and commercial discussions
- Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Managing opportunities within Salesforce and supporting sales forecasting
- Developing a deep understanding of biotechnology testing, regulatory requirements, and industry trends
Qualifications
About You
You'll have a degree in Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Life Sciences or a related discipline, along with experience in a Life Sciences environment. Whether you've worked in scientific sales, internal sales, account management, business development, customer success, sales support, or another commercial role within the Life Sciences sector, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Detail-oriented and motivated by delivering excellent service
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Knowledge of techniques such as qPCR, ELISA, TEM, cell-based assays, molecular biology, virology, or related laboratory testing would be highly beneficial.
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover from day 1 (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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