Business Development Manager (m/f/d) CRO & Life Sciences #0533

The GBA Group is an international life sciences service provider delivering analytical, logistical, and specialized solutions to the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, chemical, food, drinking water, and environmental industries.

Our success is built on the expertise, collaboration, and commitment of our people. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development go hand in hand. Whether you are an experienced specialist or an aspiring leader, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, broaden your expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Together, we drive scientific excellence and shape the future of life sciences.

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Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion and development of business relationships within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors

• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients across Europe and global markets

• Cultivate, maintain, and expand an existing customer network

• Manage complex sales processes from lead generation through contract negotiation and closure

• Develop tailored client solutions in close collaboration with internal scientific and operational teams

• Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify emerging business opportunities and industry trends

• Represent the company at international conferences, partnering events, and industry forums

• Support the strategic development and enhancement of the company's service portfolio

Requirements

• Several years of business development and/or sales experience within a CRO, CDMO, or related life sciences service organization

• Established network and strong industry relationships within pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

• Solid understanding of the drug development process, including preclinical and/or clinical development

• Proven track record of successfully closing deals and achieving or exceeding revenue targets

• Ability to effectively position and communicate complex scientific and service offerings to diverse stakeholders

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, including interactions with senior executives and C-level decision-makers

• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are considered an asset

• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis

Benefits

• You’ll become part of a highly motivated team within a dynamically growing corporate group.

• In our forward-looking industry, you can expect challenging tasks, projects, and regular team events.

• You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely up to 4 days a week.

• With us, you'll receive a transportation allowance and the option to lease a bicycle.

• You’ll benefit from “Corporate Benefits,” a portal offering various employee perks.

• We also offer you a company pension plan.