Business Development Manager | Life Sciences Recruitment

100% Client-Focused | No Delivery Responsibilities

- Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid)
- Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission (No Threshold)
- Flexible Working & International Career Growth

Planet Pharma is a global leader in Life Sciences talent solutions, partnering with the world's most innovative pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and healthcare organisations. We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our presence across Australia and APAC. Supported by a dedicated delivery team, you'll have the freedom to focus on winning current business, building client partnerships, and accelerate your earning potential.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the APAC leadership team, you'll play a key role in expanding Planet Pharma's presence across Australia and wider Asia-Pacific markets.

You'll identify new opportunities, develop strategic client relationships, and position Planet Pharma as the partner of choice for Life Sciences talent solutions.

This role offers genuine autonomy, a strong brand reputation, international collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the growth of our APAC business.

What You'll Be Doing

- Drive New Business Growth - Identify, target and win new business opportunities across permanent, contract and project-based staffing solutions.
- Build and execute strategic sales plans aligned to global growth objectives.
- Develop relationships with senior stakeholders across Life Science/Pharma organisations.
- Lead consultative sales conversations, uncover workforce challenges and deliver tailored talent solutions.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, preferred supplier partnerships and long-term contracts.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic client accounts.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insight and workforce expertise.
- Represent Planet Pharma at industry events, conferences and networking forums across APAC.




- Partner closely with specialist recruitment teams to ensure exceptional client outcomes.
- Share market intelligence, hiring trends and competitive insights across the business.

What Success Looks Like

- Consistently winning and developing new client relationships.
- Expanding Planet Pharma's footprint across Australia and APAC.
- Building a sustainable pipeline of high-value opportunities.
- Becoming a recognised Life Sciences recruitment partner within your market.

What We're Looking For

- Proven success in Business Development, Client Solutions or 360 Recruitment within Life Science Recruitment or experience in a Commercial role within the industry.
- Demonstrated track record of winning new business and delivering revenue growth.
- Experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare or specialist sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen and a consultative sales approach.
- Ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, resilient and driven by success.

Why Join Planet Pharma? At Planet Pharma, you'll be joining a business that combines the agility of a growing organisation with the reach and reputation of a global specialist brand.

What We Offer

✅ Uncapped % based commission with no threshold

✅ Pure business development focus with dedicated delivery support

✅ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

✅ Established global Life Sciences brand and network

✅ Clear progression opportunities across a growing international business

✅ Collaborative, high-performance culture that rewards success

✅ Access to market-leading recruitment technology and infrastructure

✅ Chance to shape growth across one of the world's most exciting Life Sciences markets

Join Us!

If you're motivated by winning new business, building long-term partnerships and helping innovative Life Sciences organisations secure exceptional talent, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Life Sciences recruitment across APAC.

📌 Business Development Manager - APAC Life Science Staffing (Melbourne)
🏢 Planet Pharma
📍 Melbourne