Director Business Development – Pharma

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | HR | QbD | Looking for life science professionals to join our team!

As part of our continued global expansion, we are seeking an experienced Director Business Development – Pharma to lead and grow our international business development team, with a strong focus on Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Toxicology, and Medical Information services .

As Director Business Development – Pharma , you will:

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

What’s in It for You

• 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.
• A strategic commercial leader with vision and commercial drive.
• A connector who builds trust and long-term partnerships.
• Resilient, entrepreneurial, and inspiring — you lead by example.
• Passionate about improving patient safety and advancing pharmaceutical excellence.
• Serious about your work, but not too serious about yourself.

About QbD Group

QbD Group supports life sciences companies worldwide from idea to patient . With 500+ experts across 8 countries, we deliver knowledge and tailored (software) solutions in development, clinical, regulatory & compliance, production, and distribution — serving clients in ATMP, Biotech, Medical Devices, In Vitro Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Pharma.

At QbD Group, you won’t just take a job — you’ll join a mission: helping life sciences companies bring safe and innovative products to patients faster.

We’d love to meet you.

Send your CV and motivation letter — and let’s discuss how you can shape the next chapter of QbD’s growth story.

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