Client Development & Marketing Manager - Pharma

Job Description

We are seeking a results-oriented Client Development and Marketing Manager to lead the execution of our business development program and support sustainable growth.

This is a hands-on role focused on turning strategy into action. You will manage the business development pipeline, coordinate growth initiatives, support proposals and pursuits, and work closely with senior leadership and subject matter experts to advance opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and continuously improve the organization's business development pipeline and CRM.
  
• Identify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities from referrals, partnerships, events, campaigns, and inbound enquiries.
  
• Prepare opportunity briefs and coordinate qualified opportunities through the pursuit process.
  
• Plan and deliver business development initiatives, including timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
  
• Coordinate senior leaders, service leads, project managers, and subject matter experts on BD activities.
  
• Support proposal development, submissions, follow-up, and performance tracking.
  
• Monitor pipeline, client mix, conversion rates, and other BC metrics; provide regular reporting and recommendations to leadership.
  
• Coordinate business development requirements with marketing support.
  
• Maintain and improve BD processes, playbooks, tools, and templates.
  

What we're looking for:

• Experience in business development, sales, consulting, professional services or a related field
  
• Strong pipeline, CRM, and opportunity-management experience
  
• Excellent project management, organization and follow-through
  
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Commercially minded, analytical, proactive, and comfortable using data to drive decisions
  
• Experience with proposals, client pursuits, or complex sales processes is an asset
  

What you need to do now:

Apply online or visit www.talencity.com

We thank all applicants but due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with most qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Requirements
• Degree in Engineering, Science or Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Project management certification (PMP, CAPM or equivalent) an asset • 5+ years in business development, account management, proposal management or project coordination in a B2B professional-services environment; engineering consulting preferred • Experience in pharmaceutical or other FDA / Health Canada regulated industries preferred • Demonstrated track record of building and managing a sales pipeline in a CRM (HubSpot or similar) • Experience coordinating RFP/RFI responses • Experience planning trade shows, conferences or events • Project & Program Management • Pipeline & CRM Discipline • Proposal Management