About the job
Carnallfarrar (CF) is a consultancy dedicated to improving health and healthcare systems. The team partners with NHS providers, global life sciences organizations, health tech innovators, and healthcare investors to advance population health and support sector innovation. With expertise spanning strategy, finance, performance, organizational improvement, data, and digital solutions, CF works across the healthcare landscape and advocates for evidence-based policy.
The Life Sciences practice at CF operates at the intersection of health systems and industry. The team has built strong relationships with global pharmaceutical companies, backed by deep data resources and strategic insight. CF aims to reach £10 million in Life Sciences revenue by 2030, expanding across the UK, EU, and Canada. The company values inclusion and excellence, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards.
Role overview
The Business Development Consultant - Life Sciences will join the Life Sciences team in London. This position is central to CF’s growth plans and focuses on building and maintaining commercial relationships. The role emphasizes analytical skills and commercial consulting, rather than technical expertise.
What you will do
- Collaborate with the Managing Partner, Life Sciences Director, and Business Development Manager to expand CF’s business pipeline
- Strengthen relationships with key accounts
- Develop and refine business development strategies to raise awareness of CF’s offerings
- Prepare proposals and oversee high-quality bidding processes
- Communicate CF’s thought leadership to target audiences at strategic moments
- Support business plan development and manage opportunity pipelines
- Take ownership of named accounts, business development workstreams, and proposal processes
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
- Experience or interest in business development within consulting or life sciences
- Ability to work with agility and sound judgment, especially when information is incomplete or structures are evolving
- Comfort taking ownership of projects and processes
This role offers significant responsibility and opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

