Business Development Director, Life Science

DIS/CREADIS is continuing to grow and expand our activities within our Life Science division, and we are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Business Development Director to plan and execute the growth strategy in Denmark, Europe and the US. The right candidate will ideally be based in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark.

We are a global engineering company offering highly specialized engineering consultancy services, helping clients design, build and improve complex systems, products and projects. With experience in Life Science – within pharma and medical device development – DIS/CREADIS provides expertise in meeting the challenges that our clients face.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Development Director’s focus will be to create and execute the strategic business development plan for the Life Science industry. You will be working locally with a global impact and thereby contributing to the overall development of the organization capabilities within the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities include

• Developing and executing the life science sales strategy.
• Prospecting, creating, and leveraging potential new business opportunities.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of the customer organization.
• Pursuing awareness of competitive activities, positioning, and pricing.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting, client meetings to signed client contract agreements and post-delivery client care.
• Work closely together with internal stakeholders locally and globally to ensure activities are in according to the global sales strategy.
• Contribute to the internal knowledge pool of Life Science capability development toward meeting market trends.
• Keeping up to speed on industry news and market trends to ensure DIS/CREADIS will continue to be first runners.
• Participating and representing DIS/CREADIS at industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in business, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in selling either within or to the Life Science industry as well as a proven sales record.
• Solid experience in developing a sales strategy and successful execution.
• Ability to persistently pursue new business development opportunities in a competitive marketplace.
• Have an existing client network within the pharmaceutical, medical device and/or biotech industry.
• Experience in working with long sales cycles.
• A self-starter who is highly driven and works well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to influence others internally and externally.

Why should you consider joining DIS/CREADIS?

• Innovation: Come work with us, offering first-class solutions to our prestigious clients on their innovative projects.
• Feel appreciated: Join a company who sees and hears their employees. An organization where we celebrate both individual and team contributions and develop our employees both personally and professionally.
• Flexibility: We offer a healthy work/life balance and everyday flexibility.
• Community: As a new employee, we want you to feel welcome and part of the team. We offer the opportunity to join our community and collectively share knowledge. You will also be included in our “buddy program,” where one of your colleagues will be your go-to person in the first months of your employment.
• Communication: One of our key values is Openness, and we have created a space build on honesty and mutual trust. An informal environment, where we all feel respected and where you will find all our managers have a non-autocratic management style.
• Social Activities: We are passionate about what we do, and our colleagues. We offer many social events during the year outside of the usual (and there is no pressure to join), such as a trip to a theme park, mini golf tournament, drive-in cinema as well as sports related events.

Salary: Competitive Compensation package

Travel Activity: 10-30%

Start date: 1. August 2024

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

How to Apply

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Contact

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