Jobs in Stuttgart, Frankreich

Position : Senior Director / Director of Business Development

Location : Germany (Remote)

Client : Leading CRO MedTech Specialist

Planet Pharma is partnered with global leading CRO specialist in the Medical Devices sector who are currently hiring for an experienced and dynamic Director or Senior Director of Business Development to lead the commercial growth of the business in the DACH region.

Main Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute business development initiatives across the DACH region, with a focus on MedTech, diagnostics, and biotech.
• Drive lead generation and conversion by aligning new opportunities with core services in regulatory, clinical, and data management.
• Manage and grow key client relationships, serving as the primary commercial contact.
• Partner with internal experts to create tailored proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor movements to anticipate client needs and market shifts.
• Represent the company at conferences and industry events to strengthen brand presence.
• Source and evaluate leads using targeted research, databases, and regulatory intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of client-centric proposals and pricing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide leadership with regular commercial insights and sales forecasts to guide strategic decisions.

Main Requirements :

• Life sciences degree; advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• 8–10 years’ experience in business development or account management within a CRO, preferably in MedTech and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated success in deal-making and client relationship management across the DACH region.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical development, regulatory processes, and ISO / GCP standards relevant to medical devices.
• Well-connected within the regional MedTech landscape, including manufacturers, startups, and innovators.
• Fluent in German and English

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Maria Tsalpatourou at [emailprotected]

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business / Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including : Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.