Business Development Lead

R&D Partners; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A MedTech company in Düsseldorf is seeking a dynamic Business Development Lead to drive growth in preventive health. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in business development roles, a proven track record in securing pilots, and excellent communication skills. The position offers remote-first flexibility and the opportunity for career evolution into senior roles as the company scales.

Leistungen

Remote-first flexibility

Career evolution opportunities

Biannual team retreats

Support for co-working setup

Purpose-driven mission

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years in business development or commercial roles.
• Proven track record of securing pilots and closing B2B deals.
• Experience in investor engagement and VC processes.

Aufgaben

• Secure pilot customers and manage the sales pipeline.
• Develop partnerships with clinics and wellness centers.
• Convert pilot projects into commercial contracts.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Partnerships

Negotiation skills

Market intelligence

Sales pipeline management

Investor engagement

CRM tools

Fluent English

German

French

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Lead commercial traction in preventive health as our Business Development Lead, with remote-first flexibility.

R&D Partners is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development Lead to drive growth within the MedTech / Devices industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape commercial traction and contribute to fundraising success in a purpose-driven organization focused on preventive health and longevity.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities

• Secure pilot customers and manage the sales pipeline to close initial commercial deals.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with clinics, wellness centers, hospitals, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Convert pilot projects into commercial contracts to generate early revenue.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
• Act as the primary contact for key client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, renewals, and upselling opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence to influence product roadmap and positioning strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align commercial priorities with company growth.
• Support fundraising efforts by generating VC leads, shaping investor pitches, and co-owning investor relationships with leadership.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles, ideally in digital health, diagnostics, or wellness tech.
• Proven track record of securing pilots and closing B2B / B2B2C deals with long sales cycles.
• Experience in investor engagement and familiarity with VC processes.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, entrepreneurial approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; German and French are a strong advantage.
• EU‑Swiss passport or valid work permit.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in longevity, preventive medicine, or diagnostics.
• Established network in healthcare and / or VC ecosystems.
• Familiarity with startup scaling and fundraising cycles.

Why Join Us

• Direct impact: Be the growth engine of a company redefining preventive health.
• Career evolution: Opportunity to grow into a Head of Growth / CCO role as the company scales.
• Remote‑first flexibility with support for co‑working and setup.
• Team culture: Join a small, ambitious, and international team with biannual retreats.
• Purpose-driven mission: Extend healthy years of life through science and technology.

For more information, please contact Indre Semeskeviciute.

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