Life Sciences Sales ExecutiveSalary range is £37.5K - £45K + 25% OTE + Company Car AllowanceLocation: Field based – London & South East England – Full UK driving licence essential(We are particularly interested in candidates based within London / M25 and surrounding areas)Hours: Full-time, permanentAbout Appleton WoodsAppleton Woods are a well-established supplier to the life science sector, supporting customers across academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and research organisations throughout the UK.Due to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Sales Executive to manage and grow our London & South East territory.The roleThis is a field-based, customer-facing sales role focused on developing existing accounts and winning new business opportunities across the territory.You will build strong customer relationships, generate pipeline opportunities and drive profitable sales growth across academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and wider life science organisations.Working closely with internal teams and product specialists, you will ensure customers receive an excellent level of service and support throughout the sales process.Regular travel across the territory is required, along with periodic attendance at the Birmingham Head Office for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required.Responsibilities include:
Managing and developing existing customer accounts across the assigned territoryCreating and executing account plans, contact strategies and customer development plansIdentifying, prospecting and onboarding new customers across the territoryAchieving agreed territory sales and profit targets, including targets by product categoryConducting regular face-to-face customer meetings, site visits, demonstrations and product discussionsDeveloping a strong understanding of customer needs, purchasing routes and future requirementsManaging opportunities and customer activity accurately through the CRM systemWorking closely with internal specialists including equipment, microscopy and reagent teamsManaging sales leads and progressing opportunities through the sales processSupporting supplier relationships, joint customer visits, exhibitions and product initiativesRepresenting Appleton Woods professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions and trade eventsMonitoring market activity, competitor activity and customer developments within the territoryReporting market intelligence, customer feedback and commercial opportunitiesSupporting pricing discussions, contract renewals and framework opportunitiesWorking collaboratively with Customer Service, Internal Sales, Product Specialists and Marketing teams
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)The role will be measured against a combination of sales performance, customer engagement and CRM compliance including:Sales Performance
Achievement of territory sales and profit targetsAchievement of product category sales targetsGrowth of existing customer accountsAcquisition and development of new customers
Customer Engagement
Achievement of meaningful customer interaction targetsCompletion of regular face-to-face customer meetingsDevelopment and execution of account plansProactive pipeline generation and opportunity development
CRM & Process Compliance
Accurate and timely management of customer activity and opportunities within CRMCompliance with reporting requirements and sales processesMaintenance of accurate customer records and forecasting information
About you
Degree in a life sciences discipline is essentialPrevious experience within a field-based sales, territory management, account management or business development roleExperience selling into laboratories, academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, research or life science organisations would be advantageousStrong commercial awareness and relationship-building skillsConfident communicator with a professional and credible approachSelf-motivated and able to manage a geographical territory independentlyStrong organisational and time management skillsComfortable working towards sales targets, KPIs and activity expectationsStrong attention to detail and accurate CRM usageFull UK driving licence required
If you are a proactive and customer-focused sales professional looking to join a growing and respected business within the life science sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV. This role has previously been advertised. please do not apply again as your details have already been considered INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
To support procurement operations at the Sandwich site, a regulated pharmaceutical laboratory and manufacturing environment. Assisting with sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and other key purchasing activities ensuring compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory standards. Working closely with procurement, quality assurance, production teams, and warehouse/logistics staff to help maintain a reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective supply of goods and services.
Job Responsibilities
Purchasing and Sourcing:
Assist with sourcing raw materials, solvents, production consumables, and indirect goods required for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to support cost-analysis activities and decisions ensuring best value, quality, and delivery timelines
Support negotiations for pricing, delivery timelines, and contract terms under supervision
Prepare and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal procedures
Track order status and follow up with suppliers to resolve delays or discrepancies to ensure on‑time delivery
Inventory and Material Planning:
Support inventory monitoring to ensure adequate stock levels for production schedules
Assist in reviewing usage reports and contribute to forecasting material demand
Supplier Relationship Management:
Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, product information, delivery schedules, and order confirmations
Assist in tracking supplier performance metrics such as quality, reliability, and delivery accuracy
Compliance and Documentation:
Help maintain accurate supplier records, certifications, and compliance documentation
Support supplier and material qualification processes
Maintain audit-ready documentation for procurement transactions and supplier management
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements activities within procurement
Support data analysis, reporting and KPI tracking for procurement activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Liaise with warehouse/logistics to reconcile deliveries and obtain associated documentation
Consult with production team to understand demand, project requirements, and material specifications
Support finance with invoice matching, discrepancy resolution, budget tracking, and other procure-to-pay processes
Training:Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered online.Training Outcome:Should there be relevant positions available at the completion of the apprenticeship then the successful applicants will be invited to apply for the vacancies.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 45 minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Job Responsibilities
Support the EU Commercial team across European markets where the product is currently available, while enabling readiness and alignment for potential future product launches as appropriate. Work with the broader commercial team on cross functional projects – spanning sales, marketing, data analytics and insights.
Support company’s commercial partnerships across geographies as required.
End to end exposure of promotional marketing campaigns, including:
o Interacting with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. marketing agencies).
o Involvement in the LMR process – using Internal review software and managing workflows.
o Working with the field team to co- create materials to support the field sales team.
Support with UK contract approvals and contract management support, processing of invoices, and PO management in conjunction with procurement, legal and finance.
Work with the wider commercial teams on cross functional projects.
Work with compliance, medical and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to strict pharmaceutical guidelines.
Tracking of in country commercial budget aligned with finance.
Overseeing the Marketing Materials tracker (Smartsheet).
Maintain the hard copy archives in the marketing cupboard - ensuring the certificates and materials are properly sorted and filed per country.
Work with the Manager, Commercial Operations, to provide internal systems support for external and Immunocore field teams.
Support the planning and execution of events – including all EU Commercial and Medical Team meetings.
Training:The training for this apprenticeship will be delivered online.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.
Friday, 09:00 - 16:15, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Acquired skills at the end of the apprenticeship:
Ability to support a pharmaceutical company’s lab environment
Support a company relocation (Slough to Windlesham)
Building relationship/trust with key stakeholders
Windows lifecycle management (upgrade OS and associated software)
Hardware lifecycle management (replace hardware and migrate data)
Work with instrument vendors and onboard new vendor supplied PCs
Build PCs and VM clients using UCB’s image deployment system
Maintain accurate records of lab assets within the Lab Inventory system
Write LDAP queries to find Active Directory membership (Users and Computers)
Run PowerShell queries and create reports with the output
Create reports in Excel using formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP)
Manage PCs in CommVault (backup and restore)
Use Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Deploy software via Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Assess patch level of PC and manually apply correct Windows cumulative updates
Install and configure enterprise applications such as:
Unicorn
Empower
Biacore
ForeCyt
Configure and manage VMware Horizon pools
Manage VM clients via vSphere
Perform network patching
Competent in the use of RACS (Remote Access, Control and Support)
Install/replace computer hardware (e.g. hard drives, graphics cards etc.)
Clone hard drives and recover data
Basic understanding of relational databases (schema design)
Use IT Tools such as Active Directory tools and ITSM (IT helpdesk tickets/requests)
Basic understanding of network segmentation and VLANs
Perform network performance testing via script and monitoring tools
Issue troubleshooting
Configuring CCTV systems
Basic understanding of lab robotics and automation
IT support requests and process workflows
Training:IT Solutions Technician Level 3.
Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (including one hour unpaid lunch).
10:00 - 15:30 core hours, with remaining hours made up around these times.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Acquired skills at the end of the apprenticeship:
Ability to support a pharmaceutical company’s lab environment
Support a company relocation (Slough to Windlesham)
Building relationship / trust with key stakeholders
Windows lifecycle management (upgrade OS and associated software)
Hardware lifecycle management (replace hardware and migrate data)
Work with instrument vendors and onboard new vendor supplied PCs
Build PCs and VM clients using UCB’s image deployment system
Maintain accurate records of lab assets within the Lab Inventory system
Write LDAP queries to find Active Directory membership (Users and Computers)
Run PowerShell queries and create reports with the output
Create reports in Excel using formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP)
Manage PCs in CommVault (backup and restore)
Use Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Deploy software via Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Assess patch level of PC and manually apply correct Windows cumulative updates
Install and configure enterprise applications such as:
Unicorn
Empower
Biacore
ForeCyt
Configure and manage VMware Horizon pools
Manage VM clients via vSphere
Perform network patching
Competent in the use of RACS (Remote Access, Control and Support)
Install / replace computer hardware (e.g. hard drives, graphics cards etc.)
Clone hard drives and recover data
Basic understanding of relational databases (schema design)
Use IT Tools such as Active Directory tools and ITSM (IT helpdesk tickets / requests)
Basic understanding of network segmentation and VLANs
Perform network performance testing via script and monitoring tools
Issue troubleshooting
Configuring CCTV systems
Basic understanding of lab robotics and automation
IT support requests and process workflows
Training:IT Solutions Technician Level 3.
Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm (including one hour unpaid lunch).
10.00am - 3.30pm core hours, with remaining hours made up around these times.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The Laboratory Technician plays an important role in supporting in-vitro Genetic Toxicology studies by preparing reagents and media, calibrating equipment, maintaining accurate records, organising laboratory supplies, and helping to ensure our laboratories operate efficiently and to the highest standards.
You'll receive full training and support from our experienced team, learning how to work within a GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) accredited laboratory and gaining insight into the critical work that supports scientific research and regulatory studies.
Specifically, you will be:
Supporting day-to-day laboratory operations, including media preparation, equipment calibration, stock control, receipt of deliveries, environmental monitoring, and general laboratory housekeeping
Learning and applying Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles to ensure high standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy
Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety requirements at all times
Maintaining accurate laboratory records and documentation with a high level of attention to detail
Organising and managing laboratory consumables to ensure supplies are available when needed
Working closely with scientists and technicians to support study work and laboratory activities
Developing new technical skills and scientific knowledge through practical training and on-the-job learning
This is an excellent opportunity to gain industry-recognised experience, learn from experienced professionals, and build the foundations for a rewarding career in laboratory science.Training:
Apprentices work full-time whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) in Laboratory scientist (Bioscience) from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship
Students study a tutor-supported e-distance learning curriculum and attend residential schools. The work-based projects, negotiated with employers, offer students the opportunity to apply their learning directly to their organisation
The programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years
Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long residential at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two-day mini-residential in the first year
Training Outcome:This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Successful apprentices may have the opportunity to secure a permanent position upon completion of the programme.
If you join us permanently, you will become part of our structured Career Pathways Programme, designed to support your professional development, expand your scientific expertise, and provide clear opportunities for progression within the organisation.Employer Description:Located at Alderley Park in the north-west UK., we are committed to helping our clients develop safer chemicals and medicines, using innovative screening platforms as well as GLP regulatory tests to detect hazard, to understand mode-of-action, and help manage risk.
Comprising a team of over 70 employees with a range of experiences from within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and CRO industries, our team has extensive expertise in the fields of genetic toxicology. Our ambition to become the leading provider of predictive and preclinical toxicology products and services across a variety of industry sectorsWorking Hours :Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday inclusive with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes. There is reasonable flexibility to start and finish the workday anytime between 7 am and 6 pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Willingness to learn,Interest in Science,Positive attitude....Read more...
Quality Engineer – Medical Devices – Didcot
A pioneering medical device company in Didcot is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support the continued development, manufacture and improvement of its life‑changing technology. Newton Colmore is recruiting for this position exclusively, meaning applications must be made directly through us to be considered.
This is a broad and impactful role within an established Quality function, offering involvement across the full Quality Management System. You will take ownership of key Quality Engineering activities including CAPA, non‑conformities, complaints, change control and internal audits, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820. You will also contribute to the implementation and management of an eQMS as the organisation continues to scale.
Part of the position will focus on supplier quality management. You will evaluate and approve new suppliers, manage the performance of existing partners, ensure quality agreements are in place and lead supplier audits both remotely and onsite. Alongside this, you will support manufacturing quality by reviewing batch records, establishing quality checkpoints, creating KPIs and helping to embed compliant, efficient production processes. This duty is split across the Quality team, so to reduce the amount of travel needed.
You will work closely with Engineering and Development teams on validation activities, design for manufacture considerations, calibration and maintenance programmes, and risk management. You will also play a central role in investigating product and process issues, using appropriate tools to identify root cause and drive continuous improvement across the business.
To succeed in this role, you will need experience within a highly regulated sector such as medical devices, biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace or defence. A strong understanding of quality assurance and manufacturing processes is essential, along with hands‑on experience of CAPA, NC, complaints, change control and quality control activities. Knowledge of ISO 13485, MDR/UKCA and 21 CFR Part 820 would be highly advantageous, and a relevant engineering or science background is preferred.
In return, you will receive an excellent starting salary, private healthcare, income protection, life assurance, a pension scheme and a generous holiday allowance, alongside the opportunity to contribute to a transformative medical technology that is already improving lives worldwide.
Interest in this role is expected to be high. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply promptly.
To discuss the position in more detail, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.....Read more...
