Almac Group
Business Development Support (9-12 month Contract)
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Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Business Unit: Galen
Open To: Internal & External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11578
This position is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have applied for this role within the past six months need not reapply, as previous applications will not be reconsidered. CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if necessary.
The Role
We are recruiting for either a Business Development Support Coordinator or Manager (dependant on candidate experience) to cover maternity leave at our Galen Craigavon site.
This role supports both licensing and development activities for new product opportunities, while also managing relationships with existing international partners. The successful candidate will be commercially astute and capable of performing a wide range of business functions, including market analysis, marketing plan development, and project management. Collaboration across departments—such as commercial, logistics, finance, legal, and regulatory—is essential to ensure the successful execution of business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting in-depth market evaluations to identify new product and partnership opportunities
- Supporting the creation of marketing strategies for in-licensed products
- Maintaining a comprehensive business development database
- Managing project timelines and performance indicators
- Attending industry events to stay informed on best practices
- Ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures
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This position requires a proactive, ethical, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is eager to contribute to the company’s strategic growth.
Key Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full-time employment in the UK
- Either a relevant life science/business degree (or above) OR Alternative degree combined with experience working within the pharmaceutical industry OR Relevant experience in market/data analysis, customer service, or project management
- Full driving licence
- Demonstrates good commercial acumen and a track record of achieving targets and/or deadlines
Further Information
For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.
A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including an annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.
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Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development, and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.
Our approach is simple – we support, develop, and reward our people, build fulfilling careers, and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac
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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 Thursday 27th August 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 CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
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