About Strand
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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. xphnsxz
We are looking for someone who wants to build, develop, and own a business within a growing Life Sciences consulting company.