Director, International Business Development

Lever, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Artera seeks a Director to lead and expand its distributor network across the UK, EMEA and APAC, driving volume growth and market expansion with a strategic sales mindset.

You will own distributor performance, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with Legal, Marketing and R&D to align launches with regional needs, all while traveling up to 30% to build relationships with partners and healthcare stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MS, or MPH preferred.
• 5–8+ years of international sales or business development experience with distributor management across Europe, UK and EMEA.
• Proven track record of driving volume and revenue growth via distributor and channel partnerships in medtech, oncology diagnostics, or AI oncology sectors.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; able to close agreements.
• Willing to travel ~30% across Europe, UK, and EMEA.
• Experience with distributor agreements, proposals, pitches, and contract negotiations.
• Additional European languages a plus.
• Nice-to-haves: oncology biomarkers, medtech distribution, existing distributor network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow distributor network across UK, EMEA and APAC; hit volume and revenue targets.
• Develop and execute international BD and sales strategy to drive growth and market expansion.
• Set and track distributor KPIs; address underperformance with action plans.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard new distributors; negotiate agreements.
• Build strong relationships with distributors and regional healthcare stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and close distribution agreements; coordinate with Legal and CCO.
• Develop project plans to onboard partners through launch and ramp-up.
• Understand Artera’s product portfolio and communicate value to partners.
• Stay current on regulatory, reimbursement, and market dynamics across regions.
• Prepare presentations, reviews, proposals to distributors and clients.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align regional sales with product launches.
• Cross-functional partnership with R&D, Product, Regulatory, Market Access, Legal, Billing.
• Maintain distributor performance records in CRM; report regional metrics.
• Travel as needed to manage relationships and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Distributor management

International sales

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS/MPH in Life Sciences

Job description

About Us: Artera is an AI startup that develops medical artificial intelligence tests to personalize therapy for cancer patients. Artera is on a mission to personalize medical decisions for patients and physicians on a global scale.

Artera is seeking a driven and internationally experienced Director to lead and expand our distributor network strategically across the UK, EMEA and APAC. This individual will bring proven sales grit and commercial acumen, taking full ownership of distributor performance, volume growth, and market expansion across the region. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role is central to Artera's mission of personalizing medical decisions for cancer patients and physicians on a global scale.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and grow a network of distributor partners across UK, EMEA and APAC, ensuring each partner is equipped and motivated to hit volume and revenue targets
• Develop and execute a comprehensive international business development and sales strategy to drive revenue growth, increase test volume, and support Artera's market expansion goals across the region
• Set, track, and hold distributors accountable to sales targets and growth KPIs; proactively identify underperformance and implement corrective action plans
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new distributor and channel partners in target countries, negotiating agreements that align with Artera's commercial strategy
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with distributors, key healthcare institutions, oncologists, urologists, pathologists and other relevant regional stakeholders; understand their needs, pain points, and goals
• Lead negotiations, overcome objections, and close distribution and partnership agreements; work with Legal and the CCO to ensure contracts are executed efficiently
• Develop and oversee project plans that onboard new distributor partners, supporting them through launch, ramp-up, and sustained volume growth
• Understand Artera’s product portfolio, their applications, and the value they bring to healthcare providers and patients; effectively communicate this knowledge to distributors and partners
• Stay current on international regulatory, reimbursement, and market dynamics across UK, EMEA and APAC; use this knowledge to position Artera's solutions effectively in each market
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations, business reviews, and proposals to distributors and clients, showcasing the benefits of Artera's personalized therapy solutions
• Work closely with Marketing to align regional sales efforts with product launches and campaigns, tailoring messaging to local markets
• Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development, Product, Regulatory, Market Access, Legal, and Billing to support international business development and distributor success
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of distributor performance, sales activities, and opportunities using the CRM; report regularly on regional volume and growth metrics
• Travel throughout UK, EMEA and APAC as needed to manage distributor relationships and pursue new business opportunities

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, M.S., or MPH in Life Sciences or a related field strongly preferred
• 5-8+ years of relevant international sales or business development experience, with demonstrated experience managing distributors across Europe, the UK and EMEA
• Proven track record of driving volume and revenue growth through distributor and channel partnerships, in digital pathology, oncology diagnostics, or AI oncology healthcare sectors
• Sales grit and commercial acumen; self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable owning a number
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, including cancer diagnostics and/or treatments, regulations and reimbursement
• Experience with distributor agreements, business proposals, pitches, and contract negotiations
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across cultures
• Analytical thinker able to adapt to changing priorities and problem-solve to meet company goals
• Willingness and ability to travel (~30%) throughout Europe, the UK, and EMEA
• Additional European languages a plus
• Nice-to-haves:
  • Experience in oncology and with biomarkers
  • Experience in medtech product distribution across international markets
  • Existing network of distributor relationships within Europe, the UK, or EMEA

€150,000 - €165,000 a year

In addition to base salary, this role includes a competitive commission structure, equity within the company, among other benefits.

The base salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other factors to be discussed during the interview process.

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Equal Employee Opportunity

At Artera, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients and physicians. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.