Business Development Manager – Life Sciences (Western Region, Saudi Arabia)

Danaher; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Research, Academia, and Biopharma segments in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage key accounts like KAUST, develop commercial strategies, and ensure successful partnerships. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, 5+ years in Business Development, and proficiency in Arabic and English. This role offers an opportunity to embody innovation and advance human health through strategic market presence.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

World-class training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in Business Development or Sales.
• Experience working with Channel Partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across Research, Academia, Biopharma, and Pharma segments.
• Manage key account relationships, particularly with KAUST.
• Develop and execute market expansion strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Key Account Management

Relationship Management

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master’s or PhD in a scientific discipline

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerate Discovery. Advance Human Health. Bring More to Life. Are you ready to amplify your impact at the intersection of life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a cornerstone of Danaher’s global Life Sciences portfolio, our innovations empower scientists to move faster, think deeper, and bring life‑changing discoveries to the world. Every day, researchers rely on our technologies to accelerate breakthrough therapies, optimize complex workflows, and answer humanity’s most critical scientific questions.

When you join us, you become part of a global community of more than 3,300 scientists, engineers, and innovators—many of whom come directly from the lab. You will thrive in an inclusive culture where your voice matters, where continuous improvement drives everything we do, and where the Danaher Business System (DBS) enables ideas to become impact.

Because in modern science, time is everything. Time to innovate. Time to automate. Time to save lives. We are partners in time—developing solutions for scientists, by scientists—and we are just getting started. Together, let’s shape the future of discovery and advance human health for generations to come.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager – Life Sciences for the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, responsible for driving growth across the Research, Academia, Biopharma, and Pharma segments. This role is pivotal in strengthening our market presence, shaping scientific partnerships, and capturing strategic opportunities across the region.

Working closely with our Channel Partners and the Regional Channel Partner Manager, you will be the primary commercial driver in the West, while also directly leading one of the country’s most strategic accounts: KAUST. This position reports into the MENA Channel Partner & Business Development Manager and is part of our high‑performing MENA Sales organization. The role is based in Jeddah with remote coverage of the Western Region.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

Strategic Growth & Market Expansion

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market share across Research, Academia, and Biopharma/Pharma segments
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging scientific trends, and unmet customer needs
• Co‑create and execute joint business initiatives with Channel Partners
• Work closely with the Regional Channel Partner Manager to support and close strategic deals
• Represent Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at scientific congresses, industry events, and institutional engagements

Key Account Leadership: KAUST

• Act as the primary strategic lead for KAUST, managing senior‑level relationships and long‑term partnership growth
• Understand the account’s research priorities, funding mechanisms, and scientific challenges to deliver tailored solutions
• Manage the full sales process from lead generation to closing, ensuring high‑quality pipeline management
• Deliver impactful presentations and proposals aligned with research and operational needs
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation and strong forecasting discipline

Critical Requirements for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.); Master’s or PhD is an advantage
• 5+ years’ proven success in Business Development, Sales, or Key Account Management within Research, Academia, Biopharma/Pharma
• Demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
• Experience working through Channel Partners and regional sales ecosystems
• Strong experience managing strategic or complex key accounts
• Deep understanding of the scientific research lifecycle, institutional purchasing processes, and funding dynamics
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Fluent in Arabic and English

Travel & Operational Requirements

• Ability to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally internationally
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a strong driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Life Sciences technologies such as Automation, Genomics, Flow Cytometry, Particle Counting & Characterization, and Centrifugation
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional and external stakeholders
• A high‑performing team player who thrives in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment

Why Join Beckman Coulter Life Sciences?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we design careers that evolve with you. As part of the Danaher family, you gain access to world‑class training, cross‑company mobility, and a global culture built on performance, innovation, and purpose. We offer a broad suite of competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements for eligible roles, and the opportunity to make a real impact on advancing human health. Explore how far your talent can take you—and what you can bring to life.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.