Senior Director of Business Development EU at ProtaGene

We are looking for a Senior Director of Business Development to join our team and lead our commercial expansion across Europe and international markets. As a company at the forefront of the life sciences sector, we specialize in providing high-quality CMC services, including protein and gene testing. In this executive role, you will report directly to our Commercial Officer and take ownership of our growth strategy within the biologics and gene therapy space. We need a strategic leader who can manage the entire sales cycle while helping us build and refine our internal business development systems.

Key outcomes

• Drive the growth of our client portfolio and increase sales volume for our protein analytical services.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, from identifying new leads and market segmentation to negotiating contracts and closing high-value deals.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
• Exceed revenue targets by securing new contracts and expanding our footprint within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve our sales processes, tools, and overall commercial strategy.
• Represent our organization at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to increase our market visibility.
• Monitor progress toward our sales goals and provide regular reporting on market penetration.

Requirements

• A university degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in business development or solution-based selling within CROs, biopharma, or biotech settings.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically in biologics drug development.
• A proven track record of closing complex deals within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
• Deep knowledge of drug development processes, including NBEs, biosimilars, and gene therapeutics.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.
• The ability to work independently and travel across international territories as required.

Preferred qualifications

• An additional qualification in business, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one additional European language.
• An existing professional network within the biopharma industry.

Compensation

We offer a remote work environment that provides flexibility and autonomy to support your professional and personal needs. You will join a high-performing, collaborative culture that values your voice and recognizes your contributions. We provide a competitive, performance-based compensation package tailored to your experience and leadership impact.

How to apply

If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for the life sciences industry, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity to help shape the future of our commercial operations.