Business Development & Growth Manager

at  VML

WHO WE ARE:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Digital Platforms division within VML Health Enterprise Solutions and partner with some of the world’s leading healthcare organizations. You will drive the division’s growth by managing and expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients. This involves generating new business through inbound and outbound activities and overseeing the entire sales cycle. You will act as a consultant, understanding client needs and showcasing how our digital solutions can address their challenges.
This is an exciting time to join VML Health Enterprise Solutions a growing division of the VML team. You will be given the opportunity to thrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, and to make a difference on an everyday basis.

AT VML ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
VML Health Enterprise Solutions, specialist health network, one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. We focus on Key Opinion Leader (KOL) mapping and digital platforms for medical affairs, field, medicine and commercial teams in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and digital health industries. And our work spans a broad definition of health, creating brands and experiences for clients in pharma, OTC, healthcare providers and nonprofits. As well as patient groups, retailers, medical devices, payment systems & platforms too.
As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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• Cultivate and expand commercial relationships with key pharmaceutical companies globally.
• Manage client accounts, driving revenue growth and adoption of our services and innovations.
• Proactively generate leads through various channels and expand our client base.
• Develop compelling proposals, respond to RFIs/RFPs, and deliver persuasive pitches.
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships.
• Actively listen to and interpret client needs, providing valuable insights to the internal team.
• Collaborate closely with UK-based project delivery teams.
• Manage contractual aspects of your accounts, including SOWs and MSAs.
• Report on new business development to the Commercial Director and leadership team.