New Business Manager - India

About The Job

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded New Business Manager to join our growing global business development team in India. This role is designed for someone who wants to develop deeper expertise in B2B sales within a highly regulated life-sciences environment.

You will support new client acquisition across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, ATMPs, medical devices, and cosmetics, working closely with senior leadership, marketing, and operational teams to progress opportunities from initial engagement through to proposal and handover.

About PharSafer®

PharSafer® is a specialist Pharmacovigilance and Medical Services CRO, headquartered in the UK with global office locations including India. We support global clients across clinical development and post-marketing environments, delivering safety, medical, regulatory, and compliance-focused services.

Due to continued expansion, we are strengthening our commercial capability in India. This position is fully remote within India and provides exposure to international clients and global commercial strategy.

Role Overview

As a New Business Manager, you will contribute across the full business development lifecycle, including prospect identification, opportunity qualification, bid preparation, and coordination with internal teams to ensure smooth transition into delivery.

You will work within a collaborative, globally integrated commercial function, ensuring activity is aligned with strategic objectives and delivered consistently across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and engage prospective clients across pharma, biotech, ATMP, device, and cosmetic sectors

  • Support the development and execution of strategic sales plans

  • Conduct due diligence on prospective clients, including stakeholder mapping and service scoping

  • Assist with proposal development, pricing support, and bid submissions

  • Analyse bid outcomes to support continuous commercial improvement

  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure effective handover and delivery

  • Track and report sales activity, market trends, and competitor intelligence

  • Attend relevant industry events and networking opportunities

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills and self-discipline

  • Confident written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

  • Good IT literacy and willingness to learn regulated systems

  • Willingness to travel when required

Desirable

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline

  • Experience in B2B sales, ideally within regulated or specialist services

  • Exposure to pharmaceuticals or life sciences (training provided)

What We Offer:

  • Structured commercial and industry-specific training

  • Clear progression pathway within business development

  • Remote working within India

  • Company laptop and required systems

  • Flexible working hours

  • Exposure to global commercial strategy across safety and medical services

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability.

*The recruitment process includes multiple stages and a commercial competency assessment.

**Due to the expected volume of applications, if you do not receive a response within four weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. PharSafer® regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on submissions.

This is a career opportunity, not a job opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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