About Strand
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Strand is a consulting company specialized in Life Sciences, supporting clients across pharma, biotech, medtech, and healthcare. We combine expertise, agility, and a strong human approach to deliver high-quality consulting services. Our ambition is to build long-term partnerships with both our clients and consultants, based on trust, impact, and excellence. Your role As a Senior Business Manager, you are a key driver of Strand's growth in the Life Sciences sector. You take ownership of your business scope, combining business development, client relationship management, and talent collaboration, while contributing to a high-performance and human-centric environment. This is a 360° business role, with a strong focus on strategic business development and long-term client partnerships. Your responsibilities Business Development Identify, approach, and develop new clients within Life Sciences Build and expand a strong client portfolio Lead the full sales cycle: from opportunity identification to contract closing Drive sustainable revenue growth aligned with Strand's ambitions Client Relationship Management Act as a trusted advisor to your clients Understand their challenges Propose tailored consulting solutions with high added value Ensure high client satisfaction and long-term partnerships Talent & Consultant Management Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract top consultants Assess candidates and ensure alignment with client needs and Strand standards Build and maintain a strong network of consultants Follow-up on consultants' missions and support their development together with Talent Management Networking & Market Intelligence Develop and maintain a strong professional network Stay up to date with market trends and industry evolution Identify new opportunities and emerging areas of growth Internal Collaboration Work closely with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Marketing, and Events Contribute to employer branding and business positioning Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement Your profile Experience 5–10+ years of experience in business management, consulting, or business development Strong experience in Life Sciences (pharma, biotech, medtech, healthcare) is preferred Proven track record in developing and managing client portfolios Skills Strong commercial mindset with a consultative selling approach Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Excellent communication, negotiation, and listening skills Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution Mindset Entrepreneurial and results-driven Strong ownership and accountability Natural relationship builder (clients & consultants) Curious and eager to understand complex environments Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented Languages Fluent in English French and/or Dutch required What we offer A key role with real ownership and autonomy The opportunity to build and grow your own business scope A dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious environment A strong company culture focused on people, quality, and long-term partnerships Competitive salary package with an attractive bonus system Extra-legal benefits (company car, insurances, net allowances, etc.) Flexible working conditions and attention to work-life balance Regular team events and company activities Why join Strand At Strand, we do consulting differently. We focus on: quality over volume long-term relationships over short-term wins people development as a core priority You will join a company where you can take ownership, have real impact, and help shape the future of the business. Final note We are not looking for a classic salesperson. xjsrcvq We are looking for someone who wants to build, develop, and own a business within a growing Life Sciences consulting company.