Business Developer

Brightlands; Netherlands; On-site; MXN 1,007,624 - 1,455,457; Full time

Job summary

Medace offers an exciting full‑time position in a dynamic life science environment in the Benelux region. You will identify partnership opportunities, develop relationships with academic institutes and startups, and manage client requests from initial contact through quotations and contracts.

Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with German and French a plus. The role emphasizes strong communication, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Life Sciences experience.
• 3–4 years of industry‑related business development experience.
• Strong network in Life Sciences in Benelux/Europe (academia and startups).
• Dutch and English fluency, spoken and written; German and French are a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess prospect needs and fit with Medace.
• Detail oriented, goal‑oriented, and proactive.
• Team player able to handle high stress and go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Identify partnership opportunities connecting to possible leads; present our company to potential clients; follow‑up calls after online meetings and on‑site visits.
• Develop new relationships to grow business and help the company expand.
• Handle incoming requests from potential clients, create and feed into documents (cost indications, quotations and contracts), and follow‑up.
• Maintain existing business in close collaboration with the account managers.
• Work together with the Medace team to ensure that the offerings fit with the resources available.
• Assist with B2B marketing and social media, attend events, networking where possible.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team player

Detail oriented

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Medace BV, Kruimelpad

About Medace

Medace offers a full service work‑learning environment where customers are guided in how to set up and develop the technical dossier needed for clinical validation whilst producing their clinical grade product in our state‑of‑the‑art research and cleanroom facilities. Our clients are mainly academic groups and startups active in the field of Medical Devices and Cell Therapy who come to us to translate their promising biomedical concepts into new clinical products for First in Man studies. This results in a vibrant biomedical co‑working space where entrepreneurship and science thrive.

Responsibilities

• Identify partnership opportunities connecting to possible leads; present our company to potential clients; follow‑up calls after online meetings and on‑site visits.
• Develop new relationships to grow business and help the company expand.
• Handle incoming requests from potential clients, create and feed into documents (cost indications, quotations and contracts), and follow‑up.
• Maintain existing business in close collaboration with the account managers.
• Work together with the Medace team to ensure that the offerings fit with the resources available.
• Assist with B2B marketing and social media, attend events, networking where possible.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with experience in Life Sciences.
• 3-4 years’ prior industry‑related business development experience.
• Extensive network in the Life Science industry in the Benelux / Europe (academic institutes and startups).
• Fluent in Dutch and English language both spoken and written; knowledge of German and French would be extra.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate prospect’s needs and assess fit with Medace.
• Focused, critical, good eye for detail and goal‑oriented.
• Ability to take initiative and build your own success.
• Team player, able to handle high stress level, willing to walk the extra mile.
• Organized and accurate.

Benefits

Medace offers an exciting full‑time position initially for one year with prospects on a permanent position, competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to support your professional and personal development and give you the opportunity to cooperate with talented people in an informal, transparent and open culture. Working closely with the Business Officer will help adapt your skills in this role. Salary is, depending on age and experience, between €4,500 and €6,500 for a full‑time position.

Contact

Questions? Yvo Graus, COO, Contactpersoon. Please submit your motivation and resume via [e-mail]. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact Yvo Graus (Chief Business Officer).
Acquisition because of this vacancy is not appreciated!