Business Development Operations Associate Manager (Drug Discovery, Preclinical and CMC)
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£55,200
(£28.31 per hour)
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Job Introduction
Business Development Operations Associate Manager (Drug Discovery, Preclinical and CMC)
Location: Remote, UK based
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites in the UK, US, and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.
As a BD Operations Associate Manager, you'll sit at the heart of our commercial activity, supporting Business Development teams across Discovery, Preclinical and CMC. You'll make sure opportunities move smoothly from quote to collaboration, keeping data, processes and communication on track.
Working closely with BD Managers and scientific teams across UK, you'll own quotations, opportunity tracking, Salesforce updates and internal coordination. This is a strong entry point into Business Development for a Scientist, offering hands-on exposure to the CRO environment and a clear platform to grow.
Designed as a remote position, the role includes close collaboration with colleagues across the business as well as periodic in-person attendance when needed, particularly during quarterly meetings, or when clients are visiting Pharmaron sites.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
Business Development Operations Associate Manager (Drug Discovery, Preclinical and CMC)
Location: Remote, UK based
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites in the UK, US, and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.
As a BD Operations Associate Manager, you'll sit at the heart of our commercial activity, supporting Business Development teams across Discovery, Preclinical and CMC. You'll make sure opportunities move smoothly from quote to collaboration, keeping data, processes and communication on track.
Working closely with BD Managers and scientific teams across UK, you'll own quotations, opportunity tracking, Salesforce updates and internal coordination. This is a strong entry point into Business Development for a Scientist, offering hands-on exposure to the CRO environment and a clear platform to grow.
Designed as a remote position, the role includes close collaboration with colleagues across the business as well as periodic in-person attendance when needed, particularly during quarterly meetings, or when clients are visiting Pharmaron sites.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
- Support business development operations: Help coordinate activities that maintain and strengthen existing client relationships across the UK and Europe.
- Manage core BD Ops activities: Own quote generation, opportunity follow-up, purchase order tracking, budget monitoring, client agreements, CDAs, MSAs, and Salesforce updates.
- A degree in biology, biosciences, pharmacology, ADME, DMPK or a related scientific field. Master or PhD preferred.
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in CRO or biotech environment.
- Experience in roles involving coordination, client support, scientific operations, or business development support within drug discovery or related areas would be strongly preferred.
At Pharmaron, you'll have the opportunity to take on a role that is both important to the day-to-day success of the commercial organisation and closely connected to a highly collaborative team. You'll join an environment where scientific knowledge, responsiveness, and operational excellence all matter, and where your contribution will support how relationships and opportunities are managed across the UK and Europe. This position offers the chance to build further depth in Business Development Operations, work alongside experienced colleagues, and contribute to a team that values practical input, adaptability, and strong partnership across functions.
Why Pharmaron?
- A strong entry point into Business Development — This role offers a structured introduction to BD within a global CRO, providing exposure to commercial processes, client interactions, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Learning and development — You'll work closely with experienced BD professionals and gain insight into how scientific services are positioned and delivered to clients across Europe.
- Collaborative Culture — At Pharmaron, you'll join a supportive, international team that values integrity, transparency, and high-quality work. We take pride in delivering for our clients and supporting each other to do our best work.