RecSeekers - Rec2Rec company
Business Development Analyst – Life Sciences Recruitment
OTE £120,000+ | Base Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE
Fully Remote (UK) | Regular Travel to the USA & Europe
This is an opportunity to take on a strategic, high-impact role in the rapidly evolving life sciences and MedTech sectors. Partnering with biotech startups, MedTech scale-ups, and leading venture capital firms, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare by delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
With uncapped earning potential, international exposure, and full remote flexibility, this position offers an ideal career progression path for a recruitment professional looking to expand into a more strategic role.
About the Role
As a Business Development Analyst, you will operate at the intersection of talent acquisition and industry growth, identifying recruitment opportunities within high-growth life sciences and MedTech companies. Engaging directly with startup founders, investors, and senior hiring teams, you will provide market insights and bespoke talent strategies to support business expansion.
This role requires a blend of market intelligence, relationship management, and strategic recruitment expertise, offering exposure to high-level decision-making within a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
• Identify talent trends and hiring demands within biotech, MedTech, and digital health startups.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis to pinpoint high-growth opportunities.
Strategic Talent Partnerships
• Develop long-term relationships with startup founders, venture capital firms, and senior hiring managers.
• Provide expert consultation on recruitment strategies, talent acquisition, and market positioning.
Tailored Recruitment Solutions
• Design and implement bespoke hiring strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Advise clients on employer branding and talent attraction methodologies to secure top-tier professionals.
Global Networking & Industry Engagement
• Represent the company at leading MedTech and biotech conferences across the USA and Europe.
• Expand professional networks to ensure access to high-caliber industry talent.
Performance Analytics & Business Growth
• Track key recruitment and business development metrics to refine outreach strategies.
• Leverage data-driven insights to optimise hiring success and client engagement.
Candidate Profile
Skills & Experience:
• Proven ability in business development, market research, or recruitment.
• Experience in recruitment (agency or in-house) is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Vincere, or Bullhorn is beneficial.
• A strong interest in life sciences, biotechnology, or healthcare innovation.
Personal Attributes:
• Commercially driven with a strategic mindset.
• Proactive, ambitious, and capable of working independently.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
Why This Role is Ideal for Recruitment Consultants
• Move Beyond Traditional Recruitment – Transition from 360 recruitment into a consultative, business development-focused role.
• Global Industry Exposure – Work with high-growth life sciences and MedTech companies across the USA and Europe.
• Uncapped Earning Potential – Realistic OTE of £120,000+ with no limits on commission.
• Strategic Career Progression – Develop expertise in talent solutions within one of the fastest-growing sectors.
