Senior/Director of Business Development - DACH

Planet Pharma; Basildon; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Medical Devices sector is seeking a Senior Director/Director of Business Development to drive growth in the DACH region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business development, strong client relationships, and a solid understanding of the MedTech landscape. This remote position requires fluency in both German and English, along with a life sciences degree.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in business development or account management.
• Proven success in deal-making across the DACH region.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical development and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development initiatives across the DACH region.
• Manage and grow key client relationships.
• Represent the company at conferences and industry events.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Lead Generation

Market Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Life Sciences Degree

Advanced Qualifications

Job description

Senior/Director of Business Development - DACH

Location: Remote, United Kingdom

Company: Planet Pharma

Application Deadline: 23.05.2025

Full Job Description

Position: Senior Director/Director of Business Development

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development initiatives across the DACH region, focusing 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.
• Proven 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.

About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is an American parented employment agency providing global staffing services, with headquarters in Chicago and an EMEA regional office in Central London. We have invested heavily in creating a robust international platform that operates compliantly in over 30 countries, with a network of 2,500+ active contractors worldwide and a strong permanent recruitment offering.

Recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, we have received multiple industry awards for excellence and service delivery. Our expertise spans Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions, Clinical Development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs/Writing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.