About the role

Director Business Development for Pharma leading and growing international business development team at QbD Group, focusing on Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and expand a growing team of business development professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Define and implement the global commercial strategy for our Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Toxicology, and Medical Information services.
Drive strategic partnerships with biotech, mid-size and large pharmaceutical companies, leveraging your international network to expand QbD’s footprint.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex scientific and regulatory challenges into tailored service solutions.
Identify and pursue new market opportunities, shaping multi-year growth plans aligned with QbD’s strategic vision.
Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, vigilance, and medical experts to design integrated service offerings.
Represent QbD Group at international conferences and industry associations, strengthening brand visibility and thought leadership.
Report directly to Chief Commercial Officer and contribute to QbD’s strategic leadership team.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a Life Sciences or business-related field.
15+ years of experience in commercial leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Proven business development track record in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, toxicology, and medical information services, with a strong international network in these domains.
Demonstrated success in leading and scaling business development teams, driving revenue growth across multiple geographies.
Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and lifecycle of medicinal products.
Exceptional strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills; comfortable interacting with C-level executives.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset.
Fluent in English; other European languages are an asset.
Willingness to travel across Europe as needed.

A leadership role within a fast-growing, internationally recognized life sciences organization.
The opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a high-impact business unit.
An attractive and competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
A hybrid, flexible working model and an international environment that values autonomy and results.
Continuous professional growth within a knowledge-driven organization that invests in its people.
A culture built on Joy, Partnership, Going the Extra Mile, and Getting Things Done (JPEG) — where leadership is about people first.