VP, Client Engagement
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 9d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-23). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 23 Sep 2026 (8 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 1 hour ago.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
The location field doesn't say remote, so our assessment is based on the title or the description. Read the listing before applying.
Who may apply?
United Kingdom, France, Belgium
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
-
workday employer's own board first seen 8d ago · last seen 1h ago
- location not stated
The listing
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job Title
VP, Client Engagement
Location(s)
Belgium - Remote (Field Based), Brussels, BE, France (Villepinte) - Remote, France Remote, United Kingdom - OneSource RemoteJob Description
Build Something New. Shape Market Growth.
OneSource is seeking an experienced business development leader to spearhead new client acquisition across France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role for a proven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities, and winning new business. You will be responsible for developing a pipeline from the ground up, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and leading complex commercial engagements through to successful close.
If you are energized by hunting for new opportunities, influencing executive stakeholders, and driving growth in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Drive New Client Acquisition
- Build and manage a pipeline of net-new pharmaceutical and life sciences prospects across the territory.
- Identify, engage, and develop relationships with prospective clients through strategic outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Qualify opportunities and drive them through the sales cycle from initial engagement to signed agreement.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management within CRM systems.
Execute Territory Growth Strategy
- Develop and implement a territory growth plan for France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland.
- Identify priority market segments, target organizations, and strategic entry points.
- Stay informed on market, regulatory, procurement, and competitive trends to strengthen commercial positioning.
- Represent OneSource at industry conferences, events, and professional associations.
Lead Complex Commercial Engagements
- Own the full sales process from qualification and discovery through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Partner with solutions, delivery, operations, and pricing teams to create compelling client solutions.
- Balance commercial objectives with delivery feasibility and long-term client value.
- Ensure a seamless transition of new clients to implementation and account management teams.
Build Executive-Level Relationships
- Engage senior stakeholders across procurement, manufacturing, quality, operations, and executive leadership functions.
- Establish trusted advisor relationships throughout the buying journey.
- Effectively communicate OneSource's value proposition and differentiate solutions in a competitive market.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of business development or new-business sales experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, scientific services, CRO, CDMO, laboratory services, or related sectors.
- Demonstrated success building pipeline from scratch and winning new client relationships.
- Experience leading and closing complex, multi-service, multi-million-dollar commercial engagements.
- Fluent French and English, with the ability to conduct business negotiations and presentations in both languages.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to engage credibly with senior-level stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel regularly across the territory.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in business, life sciences, or a related field.
- Established network within pharmaceutical or life sciences organizations across the target markets.
- Experience selling outsourced services, operational solutions, or technical consulting engagements.
Why Join OneSource?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding OneSource's presence across key European markets. You'll have the autonomy to develop new opportunities, influence market strategy, and directly contribute to the company's growth trajectory while working alongside a highly collaborative global team.
If you're a driven business development professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering measurable commercial results, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next phase of growth for OneSource across Europe.