Business Development Manager DACH (f/m/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential life sciences organization seeking a Business Development Manager for the DACH region. This fully remote position based in Germany offers the opportunity to drive growth in one of Europe's most strategic markets, working with cutting-edge biotechnology clients in the cell and gene therapy space.

As part of the EMEA Sales Team, you will manage complex, high-value sales cycles and build executive-level relationships with key decision-makers in the biopharma sector. This role demands a seasoned sales professional who can navigate multi-million dollar deals while mentoring peers and championing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet or exceed assigned orders goals, pipeline metrics, and key performance indicators while maintaining rigorous CRM discipline and accurate forecasting
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to gain market share, launch new offerings, and diversify revenue streams within existing accounts
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to close for complex, high-value opportunities ($1M+) using a consultative selling approach
• Lead cross-functional teams internally and externally to tailor solutions and successfully close deals
• Cultivate and sustain trust-based relationships with senior and executive leadership at client organizations to influence buying decisions
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring the value proposition is clearly communicated and aligned with client needs
• Proactively identify and engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to drive growth and market penetration
• Coach and mentor team members in best practices for funnel management, prospecting, value selling, and CRM discipline
• Champion continuous improvement by leading workshops and sharing best practices across the team
• Travel up to 50% within the DACH region

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 7+ years in a client-facing sales role in the life sciences industry with a proven track record as a top performer
• Demonstrated success selling into the biopharma industry, particularly the cell and gene therapy client segments
• Proven end-to-end management of high-value deals ($1M+)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field
• Deep technical knowledge of molecular and cell biology, including nucleic acids, gene editing, DNA plasmids, mRNA therapeutics, viral vector technologies, and ex-vivo cell therapy
• Experience in sales roles with Contract Development and/or Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO/CMO) supporting Cell and Gene Therapies, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to lead and align cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Ability to travel up to 50% in the DACH region
• Based in Germany

Preferred:

• MS or PhD in a scientific discipline
• Quantitative demonstration of consistent territory growth
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional professionals with career-defining opportunities. Here's our process:

• Submit your application through the Get A Job.ai platform
• A dedicated recruiter from our team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening
• If there's a strong match, we'll prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration
• We'll guide you through each stage of the interview process and provide feedback along the way
• Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should go through Get A Job.ai to ensure the best experience for everyone involved

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market standards for senior sales roles in the life sciences sector.

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