As Business Developer you report directly to the CBO. In this position you take a hands-on role in identifying leads, qualifying them as prospects, and closing the deal in cooperation with the CBO and other relevant managers of Medace.
What are we looking for?
An ambitious and energetic self-starter with the ability to easily connect with relevant prospects and build new business. You are able to identify qualified opportunities by responding to inbound interests and target outbound prospects and translate their requirements into business proposals. You will do this by using and developing your existing network within the Life Science industry in Europe, by on-line strategies, participating at conferences and other relevant events and strategically working with business partners.
Responsibilities
- Identify partnership opportunities connecting to possible leads; present our company to potential clients; follow-up calls after online meetings and on-site visits.
- Develop new relationships to grow business and help the company expand
- Handling incoming requests from potential clients, create and feed into documents (cost indications, quotations and contracts), and follow-up
- Maintain existing business in close collaboration with the account managers
- Work together with the Medace team to ensure that the offerings fit with the resources available
- Assist with B2B marketing and social media, attend events, networking where possible
Qualifications
- At least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with experience in Life Sciences
- 3-4 years’ prior industry related business development experience
- Extensive network in the Life Science industry in the Benelux / Europe (with academic institutes and startups)
- Fluent in the Dutch and English language, both spoken and written. Knowledge of German and French would be a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate prospect’s needs and assess fit with Medace
- Focused, critical, good eye for detail and goal-oriented
- Ability to take initiative and build your own success
- Team player, with high stress level, willing to walk the extra mile
- Organized and accurate
About Medace
Medace is a unique ISO 13485 certified and GMP compliant clean room facility to support development and production of biomedical innovations. We support clients in the development of their medical device or ATMP/medicinal product from initial concept until final product produced according to the applicable regulations. The experienced Medace team provides the know-how and advice to clients to advance their product towards clinical validation and regulatory clearance for market introduction. In addition, Medace can produce client products as a Contract Manufacturing Organization.
Our clients range from academic innovators, start-ups to scale-ups going through the various product development steps and preparations for submissions. Currently Medace aids companies in the field of Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering, API’s, Biologics, Medical Devices and Combination products (Medical Device – Medicinal Product). This results in a diverse biomedical co-working space where entrepreneurship, science and professionals synergize.
What we offer
Medace offers an exciting job in an inspiring and ambitious organization. Communication lines are short and personal initiative is highly stimulated and appreciated. We are committed to support your professional and personal development and give you the opportunity to cooperate with talented people in an informal, transparent and open culture. Working closely with the Chief Business Officer will help adapt your skills in this role.
We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week) with attractive remuneration. Salary is based on education and experience and ranges from €4,500 to €6,500 plus holiday allowance of 8%. The secondary benefits are excellent, including a generous leave policy, a pension plan and additional insurance. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of permanent employment.
Interested?
Submit your motivation and resume via info@medacespace.com.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Yvo Graus (Chief Business Officer) via mail: yvo.graus@medacespace.com
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Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated!
