Sales Development Representative (Remote or Hybrid)

PharmaVentures Ltd.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Sales Development Representative to drive engagement in the life sciences sector. The role involves identifying new leads, managing outreach, and collaborating with the marketing team. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in sales or business development, strong communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems like HubSpot. The position offers a competitive salary with potential for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in sales, business development, or lead generation, ideally in life sciences.
• Understanding of pharma/biotech industry dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new leads across relevant sectors.
• Conduct targeted outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
• Manage and update leads within CRM ensuring accurate tracking.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Lead Generation

Communication

CRM Systems

Research

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

About PharmaVentures

PharmaVentures is a leading global advisory firm specialising in pharma, biotech, and medtech transactions and strategic consulting. For over 30 years, we’ve advised some of the world’s most innovative life science companies from early-stage biotech ventures to top-10 pharma groups helping them unlock value through licensing, M&A, and strategic partnerships.

As we expand our global commercial outreach, we’re seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our Business Development team and help drive engagement across target sectors.

The Role

As a Sales Development Representative at PharmaVentures, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy identifying new opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and connecting them with our expert advisory teams. You’ll play a key role in bridging Marketing and Business Development, helping to convert campaign engagement and inbound interest into qualified business opportunities. This is an ideal role for someone who’s commercially minded, scientifically curious, and motivated to build a career in life sciences business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new leads across biotech, pharma, medtech, and investor segments.
• Conduct targeted outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone to engage senior executives.
• Manage and update leads within our CRM (HubSpot)ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with Marketing to follow up on campaign and conference leads, driving engagement and scheduling introductory meetings.
• Support BD Directors and VPs by booking high-quality meetings and preparing background briefings.
• Research companies, funding activity, and pipelines to build targeted prospect lists.
• Provide weekly reports on outreach activity, conversion metrics, and lead pipeline status.

About You

You’re proactive, analytical, and relationship-oriented with a genuine interest in the intersection of science, strategy, and business. You enjoy building connections, learning from experts, and turning curiosity into commercial outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years’ experience in sales, business development, or lead generation, ideally in life sciences, consulting, or B2B professional services.
• Understanding of pharma / biotech industry dynamics (licensing, partnerships, M&A, fundraising).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills especially across email and LinkedIn.
• Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple outreach campaigns.
• Research-driven mindset able to interpret funding, pipeline, and company data.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, or HubSpot automation tools.
• Interest in emerging trends: cell & gene therapy, AI in discovery, diagnostics, and precision medicine.

Why Join PharmaVentures?

• Be part of a globally respected life sciences advisory firm with a 30-year legacy.
• Work with senior consultants and BD leaders on high-impact client engagements.
• Learn the inner workings of pharma and biotech dealmaking.
• Competitive base salary + bonus structure + hybrid working.
• Career progression into business development or consulting roles.