Careers at Vernalis

Vernalis operates from two UK locations. Our head office is in Winnersh, near Reading in Berkshire, whilst scientific research  takes place at our Granta Park location outside Cambridge.

We operate an equal opportunities employment policy. We welcome applications from suitably qualified scientists, researchers and other candidates for the positions listed below.

Senior Analyst, Business Development

Full Time
Competitive salary plus benefits
Based in Winnersh, Nr Reading, UK

Vernalis is one of the UK’s leading development stage pharmaceutical companies and we’re looking for a Business Development Analyst to join our team and support core business activities by providing competitive and commercial intelligence.

Based at our Corporate HQ, your role will be to provide high-quality, astute and concise market analysis deliverables designed for key decision-makers within the company on a range of business relevant activities including:

• specific therapy areas,
• therapeutics
• technologies
• competitor companies
• competing R&D or marketed programmes
• pricing and reimbursement
• sales environments primarily in the US and Europe

You’ll critically analyse and interpret complex data (scientific and commercial) from a multitude of sources and have the ability to draw conclusions, be insightful and decisive and to build market forecasts.

With a strong healthcare/life sciences background, you’ll be degree qualified and possibly hold a higher degree (e.g. PhD, MBA) or medical training in a relevant discipline.  Knowledge of the commercial landscape within the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector will be advantageous.  Excellent computer skills including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (particularly PowerPoint and Excel) are essential. 

You will possess excellent analytical ability and attention to detail and able to communicate your findings clearly, succinctly and objectively.  Experience in analysing qualitative and quantitative data and forecasting pharmaceutical markets is preferred.

This is a challenging position for someone with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and the ability to stay one step ahead at all times.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV and covering email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

If no vacancies are listed at this time, please check back regularly if you are interested in working with Vernalis.

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