Hybrid Director, Business Development – Pharma

at QbD Group

• Job title: Director, Business Development – Pharma
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Europe

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.