Join a high-trust commercial team helping pharma giants like Biogen and AstraZeneca accelerate clinical trials for genetically targeted medicines. You will bridge the gap between scientific research and enterprise sales, managing high-value outreach and complex proposals. This role features a structured 12-month track to move into a closing Account Executive position.
Business Development Manager at Sano Genetics — Series A precision medicine platform
Sano Genetics is hiring a Business Development Manager to join their high-trust commercial team on a direct track to becoming an Account Executive. Working alongside the CEO and VP of Commercial, you will help global pharma giants like AstraZeneca and Biogen find the right patients for life-changing genetic trials. If you have a strong life sciences background and want to learn how to close six-figure enterprise deals in a mission-driven, Series A startup, this is the perfect growth opportunity for you. Based remotely in the UK with a structured 12-month path to promotion.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Sano Genetics - Series A precision medicine platform
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Generate qualified pipeline within enterprise pharma accounts using deep research, stakeholder mapping, and highly personalized outbound sequences.
- Author technical scoping documents, pricing sheets, and scientific proposals that translate complex customer needs into actionable clinical trial delivery plans.
- Master the MEDDPICC sales methodology and revenue intelligence tools like Gong and HubSpot to ensure rigorous qualification and clean forecasting data.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses strong scientific fluency with a background in Life Sciences (MSc/PhD or equivalent experience) to credibly engage VPs of Translational Science.
- Has 2-4 years of B2B commercial experience, ideally within the pharma, biotech, or healthtech sectors, involving complex multi-stakeholder procurement cycles.
- Demonstrates exceptional written communication skills for drafting high-stakes commercial documents and a genuine desire to master an AI-driven sales toolbox.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct mentorship from the CEO and VP of Commercial, shadowing six and seven-figure deals with the world's largest pharmaceutical organizations from week one.
- Backed by MMC Ventures and Plural, Sano Genetics is high-growth and high-impact, recently closing Q1 2026 at 67% above their commercial targets.
- Transparent career progression with a formal 12-month AE readiness gate, moving you from pipeline generation to full deal ownership and closing responsibility.
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