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Director, Business Development DACH

CompanyCytel
LocationGermany
Work ModeRemote
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
Cytel is the world’s leading data-science CRO, driving advancements in human health through robust analytics and innovative clinical trial software. For nearly four decades, we have set the standard in adaptive trial design, leveraging extensive data insights to inform strategy throughout every phase of drug development and commercialization. Our mission is clear: accelerate drug development, enhance success rates, and deliver better patient outcomes. With a comprehensive suite of services from innovative trial design to end-to-end biometrics and real-world evidence, our specialized, multidisciplinary team ensures optimal strategies for preclinical research, trial execution, market access, and reimbursement. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel has a global presence with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about how Cytel is harnessing the power of data to advance human health at www.cytel.com.
About the Role

We are seeking an individual with strategic, Director, Business Development to drive revenue growth across multiple areas of business for Cytel.

 

Your Impact:

You are responsible for growing and managing new and existing customers in your assigned territory, evangelising the Cytel vision and account strategy.

You will work closely with current and prospective customers as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique company challenges and goals. You will consult with customers to evangelise solutions that will help them reach their business goals.

Responsibilities

Some Of Your Main Responsibilities And Deliverables Will Include

Managing the end to end sales process through engagement of appropriate resources such as Subject Matter Experts, Consultants, Executive Leadership, Marketing, Lead Generation etc.

  • Use your consultative selling expertise to respond optimally to customer needs and identify business potential in order to create a strategic, long-term partnership with your customers
  • Strengthen client relationships through regular engagement and face-to-face meetings
  • Organise and manage industry events and user groups to generate market interest
  • Contribute to Cytel growth by engaging with prospect organisations to position Cytel services and solutions through strategic value based selling
  • Exceed quarterly sales targets by selling Cytel services and solutions
  • Territory research to formalise a go to market strategy and create qualified target accounts
  • Maintaining a long-term perspective to maximise overall revenue generation while being able to generate short term results
  • Create and maintain a sales pipeline to ensure over-achievement within the designated territory

Qualifications

What we are looking for

  • Proven experience of carrying a quota selling services or technology, ideally within the Healthcare and Life Science’s industry
  • Successful history of net new business sales, with the ability to drive consistent delivery against revenue targets
  • Experience managing the sales cycle from lead generation thru deal closure collaborating with varied levels of our clients from business champions up to the C Suite.
  • Experience managing and closing complex sales cycles and demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory management
  • Previous Sales Methodology training and strong customer references.
  • Account management experience a plus
  • University Degree

 

 What’s in it for you 

  • You will have the opportunity to play an integral role helping our clients and the industry shape the future of drug development
  • You will be part of an exciting new chapter in Cytel’s history with high growth and opportunities to progress in Senior and Leadership positions within the company
  • Work in an environment designed for an entrepreneurial minded person with a lot of energy, ideas and courage for their implementation
  • Freedom to design and own your go-to market strategy and leverage the best and brightest minds in the industry

At Cytel, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes. 

Key Skills
Business developmentConsultative sellingSales pipeline managementTerritory managementStrategic planningAccount managementHealthcare industry knowledgeLife sciences industry knowledgeLead generationRelationship buildingValue-based sellingGo-to-market strategyExecutive communicationSales methodology
Categories
SalesHealthcareManagement & LeadershipConsultingScience & Research
Benefits
Career progression opportunitiesEntrepreneurial work environmentStrategic autonomy
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Director of Business Development is responsible for driving revenue growth by managing the end-to-end sales process and identifying new business potential within the DACH territory. They will act as a trusted advisor to clients, evangelizing Cytel's solutions and fostering long-term strategic partnerships.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
1646
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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