Business Development Director (all genders)

Evotec is a global leader in drug discovery and development solutions.

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Development Director to drive growth of our fee-for-service business, close complex deals, and help to mentor a team of junior BD professionals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Revenue Growth: Own the business development strategy for the territory, targeting high-value clients and focusing on the sales of fee for service solutions but also closing complex, multi-service deals.  Manage a number of the more significant accounts in the territory and identify opportunities for future growth. 
• Brand Leadership: Elevate Evotec’s brand recognition and position the company as a preferred provider for discovery and development services. 
• Field Engagement: Spend 40–50% of your time with clients, leading presentations, negotiations, and establishing yourself as the primary point of contact for Evotec in the territory. 
• Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and support junior BD team members, fostering skill development and a collaborative approach to sales. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations and Marketing to ensure seamless project delivery, expand service offerings, and maximize client satisfaction. 
• Sales Planning & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, track performance metrics, and provide insights to senior leadership. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 5+ years of experience in business development or sales within the contract research (highly preferred) / life sciences sector, with a proven record of closing complex high-value deals and nurturing high potential accounts 
• Strong understanding of drug discovery pathways and client requirements. 
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, assess value, and develop tailored sales strategies. 
• Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, develop persuasive proposals, and support strategic decision-making. 
• Entrepreneurial, strategic thinker, capable of operating in a consultative and highly competitive sales environment. 
• Lead the growth of fee-for-service business in a high-impact territory. 
• Manage important client relationships and close complex deals that drive long-term revenue. 
• Have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and develop people management skills. 
• Strong understanding of drug discovery pathways and client requirements. 
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, assess value, and develop tailored sales strategies. 
• Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, develop persuasive proposals, and support strategic decision-making. 
• Entrepreneurial, strategic thinker, capable of operating in a consultative and highly competitive sales environment. 
• Lead the growth of fee-for-service business in a high-impact territory. 
• Manage important client relationships and close complex deals that drive long-term revenue. 
• Have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and develop people management skills. 

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery and development innovation.

Travel: ~40–50% with clients in the field 

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.