Business Development Manager – Life Sciences (Europe)
A global manufacturer of high-purity chemicals is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Europe within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device markets.
This is a remote, field-based role and represents a rare opportunity to be one of the first commercial hires in Europe, with responsibility for developing key accounts and opening new business for a premium, sustainability-focused product portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Develop and grow direct and distributor sales across Europe
* Manage and expand relationships with pharma, biotech, and CDMO customers
* Drive new business for high-purity solvents, reagents, buffer solutions, and bulk liquids
* Build a strong opportunity pipeline and manage strategic accounts
* Work cross-functionally with product, operations, and global commercial teams
Background
* 4+ years’ experience in technical sales or business development within pharma or biotech
* Currently selling into large-molecule / biologics customers, including biotech and biopharma organisations
* Proven experience selling high purity solvents, buffers, sodium hydroxide or bioprocess solutions
* Comfortable with a technical, consultative sales approach
* Based in Germany, Belgium, or the Netherlands
* Willing to travel (25–50%)
This role suits a commercially driven professional who enjoys autonomy, building markets, and representing a high-quality, differentiated product range.