Solutions Executive

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with an innovative Belfast-based life sciences technology company to recruit a Solutions Executive. Operating at the forefront of bioinformatics, AI, and advanced data analytics, the business partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations to accelerate drug discovery, translational research, and precision medicine programmes. Through its unique combination of technology, scientific expertise, and data-driven solutions, the company is helping to shape the future of healthcare research.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its commercial journey. The successful candidate will take ownership of the full sales cycle, generating new business opportunities, developing relationships with senior decision-makers, and closing high-value commercial opportunities. Working closely with the leadership team, this role offers genuine autonomy, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving the company's continued growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organisations through proactive prospecting and outbound sales activity
• Generate qualified meetings through a combination of cold outreach, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, conferences, and marketing-generated leads
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities, taking ownership of the sales process from initial engagement through to contract signature
• Conduct discovery meetings and needs analysis to understand customer challenges and identify suitable commercial solutions
• Deliver tailored demonstrations and presentations to scientific, technical, and commercial stakeholders
• Work closely with internal technical and delivery teams to develop bespoke commercial proposals that address customer requirements
• Negotiate commercial agreements and successfully close new business opportunities
• Represent the business at industry conferences, networking events, and customer meetings across the UK and internationally where required

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a quota-carrying Business Development, Sales Executive, Account Executive, or full-cycle sales role
• Proven ability to generate new business through proactive prospecting while managing opportunities through to successful close
• Experience selling technical solutions, SaaS, cloud software, technology services, life sciences or professional services within a B2B environment
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven with the ability to work independently in a high-growth environment

Desirable Criteria

• Experience selling into the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences sectors
• Background in bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology, precision medicine, or related scientific disciplines
• Experience selling complex technical solutions or professional services
• Knowledge of AI, cloud platforms, data analytics, or life sciences software solutions

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped commission structure with up to 10% commission on qualifying deals
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Training and professional development budget
• A collaborative and innovative working environment with genuine opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to grow

How To Apply

• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .
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