Sales & Business Development Manager

Centre for Human Drug Research; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 3.8–12%

Fully funded training

Job summary

Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) is seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to create new collaborations within a scientific environment. You will strengthen CHDR’s visibility, initiate valuable projects, and represent us at international conferences and events.

The role requires hands-on proactivity, frequent travel, and the ability to work both independently and with a team to achieve shared goals. A completed HBO/WO degree and 2–3 years in a similar role are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed HBO/WO degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Commercial Economics, Health Sciences or Health Economics.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Background in life sciences/pharma is a plus.
• Experience with a CRO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and collaborations.
• Approach and maintain relationships with potential clients and partners.
• Support routine activities of the Business Development department.

Skills

Sales & BD

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Life sciences knowledge

Education

HBO/WO in Business Administration or Health Sciences

Business degree

Life sciences background

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Would you like to contribute to innovative drug research while taking the next step in your career? At CHDR, we are looking for a Sales & Business Development Manager who is enthusiastic about creating new collaborations within a scientific environment. In this role, you will strengthen CHDR’s visibility,initiatevaluable projects, and represent our organization at (international) conferences and events.

This position is only open to candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands. Applications from candidates living outside the Netherlands will not be considered.

Whatdoestherolelook like?

At CHDR, you will work in a close-knit team. No two days are the same, which makes the role varied and challenging. You will be part of an innovative and scientific environment where everyone is driven to contribute to progress.You will have the freedom to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues, using your knowledge and experience to achieve shared goals.Yourresponsibilitieswillinclude,amongothers:

• Identifyinganddevelopingnew businessopportunitiesandcollaborations;
• Activelyapproachingandmaintainingrelationshipswith(potential) clientsandpartners;
• SupportingtheroutineactivitiesoftheBusiness Developmentdepartment.

HowCHDR supportsyou

We offer aone-yearcontractfora minimum of 32hoursper week,withtheprospect of a permanentposition. Theassociatedemploymentconditions(basedon a 40-hourworkweek)include:

• AsolidpensionschemethroughtheABP pensionfund, 8%holidayallowance,andayear-end bonusrangingfroma minimum of 3.8% upto12%;
• Opportunitiesforpersonal developmentthroughtraining courses orcertifications,fullyfundedbyCHDR;
• CHDR iseasilyaccessible,withLeiden Central Stationjusta 10-minute walkfromouroffice. Public transportcostsarereimbursedupto100%, oryoucanpurchasea (electric)bicycleat areducedrate.

Inaddition, CHDRfostersapleasantworkingenvironmentwitha strong focus onteam spiritandahealthywork-lifebalance. Every Friday, wewrapuptheweekwithasocialget-together. Wealsoregularlyorganizeenjoyableactivities,suchasanannualChristmasdinner, a weekend triptotheArdennes,andasummerBBQ evening.

WhatyoubringtoCHDR

As a Sales & Business Development Manager,youare hands-onandproactive.Youworkindependentlyandapproachyourrolewithenergyandenthusiasm,andyouarecomfortablewithfrequenttravel.Approachingnewcontactscomesnaturallytoyouandgivesyouenergy.Youare professional,disciplined,andproactiveineverythingyoudo. Inaddition,youhave stronganalyticalinsightandagenuineinterest inscienceandthelifesciences.Youenjoysharingyourknowledgeandexpertiseandareabletocommunicatethisconvincinglytoothers.Inaddition, weaskforthefollowingknowledgeandexperience:

• AcompletedHBO or WOdegreein Business Administration, CommercialEconomics, Health Sciences, HealthEconomics, or acomparablefield;
• Atleast2to3yearsofexperiencein asimilarrole;
• A background in lifesciencesandexperiencewithinthepharmaceuticalindustryis a plus;
• WorkexperiencewithinaClinicalResearchOrganization(CRO) isanadvantage;

Whoare we?

The CentreforHuman Drug Research (CHDR) is a non-profit foundationbasedattheLeiden BioSciencePark.Sinceitsestablishment in 1987,CHDR hasgrownintoaleadingandinnovativeinstituteinthefield ofclinicaldrug development.Eachyear, weconductdozensof studiesinvolvinghealthyvolunteersandpatients. Weworkcloselywithuniversitymedicalcenters, majorhospitals,andscientistsfromaroundtheworld. CHDRemploysapproximately300 permanentstaffmembersandissupportedbymorethan100studentswhogainvaluableworkexperiencewhilecontributingtoourresearch.

Centre for Human Drug Research, Zernikedreef 8, 2333 CL Leiden, the Netherlands. Tel.: [phone].