Business Development Director - Germany

Apsida Life Science; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Business Development Manager / Director to drive growth in research and development services. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and manage the tender process while collaborating with internal teams. This role requires a strong background in business development within the pharmaceutical or medical device sectors, excellent communication skills, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or marketing within R&D services.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in R&D services.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and negotiate detailed business proposals and contracts.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

University degree in Natural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, or Business Administration

Tools

CRM systems

Data analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title : Business Development Manager / Director – Full Service CRO

Location : Germany

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in research and development services for pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively search for relevant tenders on various platforms and independently manage the tender process, including document analysis and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align business development efforts with company objectives.
• Prepare and negotiate detailed business proposals and contracts.
• Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and at industry events and conferences.
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning.
• Monitor, track, and report business development activities and results to senior management.

Candidate Profile :

• A university degree, preferably in Natural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, or Business Administration.
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or marketing within the R&D services sector for pharmaceuticals and / or medical devices. Experience in clinical research, biostatistics, data management, or market access is highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of industry dynamics, current trends, and key challenges.
• Strong ability to assess client needs, develop tailored solutions, and lead them through the adoption process.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with confidence in building long-term professional relationships.
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data analysis software is a plus.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).