Business Development Manager Istanbul, Turkey Business Development

GenePlanet; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time freelance cooperation

Competitive compensation based on the 

Learning and development opportunities

Full support from HQ

Job summary

GenePlanet is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to lead regional growth in Türkiye, coordinating partner clinics, doctors, and laboratories, and opening new markets. The role focuses on cross-border expansion, strategic partnerships, and market development to drive revenue.

With a global footprint and a team of over 260 employees, you will drive annual plans, educational programs, and trainings across gynecology, obstetrics, IVF, and oncology, aligning with HQ to execute growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international experience in business development and new product launches.
• Strategic thinking coupled with strong implementation skills.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead international teams, to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being able to act independently when engaging with key market stakeholders.
• Excellent selling, networking, and negotiation skills to help build strong business relationships with local teams and partners.
• Proficiency in English and Turkish is a must.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a network of partner clinics, doctors and laboratories in Türkiye.
• Open GenePlanet's business in new markets (research, business model setup, recruit/train local team, contract new partners).
• Co-develop and implement longer-term growth strategy in local markets.
• Execute Annual Plans against defined targets and budgets to drive revenue and profitability growth.
• Develop and coordinate regional and local educational and promotional programs for partners and Key Opinion Leaders.
• Conduct trainings to ensure internal sales teams and external partners understand GenePlanet's products, especially gynecology, obstetrics, IVF, and oncology.
• Monitor competitive landscape and proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Networking

English

Turkish

International experience

Job description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to become Business Development Manager and make a real impact in the medical DNA testing industry?

GenePlanet, a global leader in the field of preventive genetic tests, specializing in NIPT, cancer screening, and lifestyle DNA tests, is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to develop and drive the company's business in Türkiye.

With a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide and a passionate team of over 260 employees, GenePlanet collaborates with over 1000 medical centers, doctors, and insurance companies to provide top-quality tests based on the latest scientific discoveries. Our tests are designed to empower individuals to take control of their and their baby's health, as well as assist doctors with therapeutic procedures.

We are seeking a self-driven, energetic, and results-oriented professional to join our team as Business Development Manager, responsible for coordinating and developing a regional cluster of existing and new markets.

Your key responsibilities as Business Development Manager for Medical Genetic Testing will include:

• Building and managing a network of partner clinics, doctors and laboratories in Türkiye.

• Opening GenePlanet's business in new markets (initial research; setting up the business model; initial recruitment, training and onboarding of local team; contracting new partners, etc.)

• Co-development and implementation of longer-term growth business strategy in local markets

• Execution of Annual Plans against defined set of targets and activities and within agreed budgets to ensure revenue and profitability growth for the company

• Development and coordination of regional and local market educational and promotional programs for partners and Key Opinion Leaders to promote GenePlanet's products and services

• Conducting trainings and educational activities to ensure that both the internal local sales team and external partners have a strong understanding of GenePlanet's products and services, especially those in the field of gynecology, obstetrics, IVF, and oncology

• Continuously monitoring the competitive landscape and proactively seeking new business opportunities in the market

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of international experience in business development and new product launches

• Strategic thinking coupled with strong implementation skills

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead international teams, to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being able to act independently when engaging with key market stakeholders

• Excellent selling, networking, and negotiation skills to help build strong business relationships with local teams and partners.

• Proficiency in English and Turkish is a must.

Having the following qualifications would be an advantage:

• Experience in medical / laboratory / pharma business development

• Medical background and/or working experience in the fields of gynecology & obstetrics

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry, particularly in private healthcare sector

• Proficiency in any additional language

We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• A full-time, project-based freelance cooperation, with a dynamic working environment that promotes collaboration and innovation.

• Competitive compensation based on the results achieved, reflecting the value that you bring to our business

• Learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals and advance your career

• Full support from our teams at headquarters, who will collaborate with you to develop and execute innovative growth strategies