Job Overview
Location
Remote - Hamburg
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Sales
Date Posted
May 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Business Development Director (Sales) DACH, France and Southern Europe is responsible for driving new business growth and expanding existing client relationships for Drug Discovery & Pre-Clinical Development services, playing a critical role in Evotec’s commercial success across key European markets.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and lead qualification to contract closure, maintaining a robust CRM pipeline, conducting client meetings and capability presentations, and collaborating with Operations, Proposals, and Marketing teams to deliver tailored solutions.
- • Evotec SE is a leading global drug discovery and development partner, serving pharmaceutical and biotech clients with integrated solutions across the value chain, and this role operates within a high-impact, commercially focused team dedicated to expanding market presence in DACH, France, and Southern Europe.
- • The role offers the opportunity to shape regional commercial strategy, build long-term strategic partnerships with key decision-makers in the life sciences industry, and develop expertise in complex scientific service sales while contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field
- • 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in a CRO, CDMO, biotech service provider, or pre-clinical research environment
- • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
- • Willingness to travel extensively (40%+)
- • Established network within the biotech and/or pharmaceutical sectors (desired)
- • Experience selling complex scientific or technical services (desired)
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work remotely with a base in Germany, supporting flexibility and work-life balance
- • Role based in Hamburg with remote work options, enabling access to a major European life sciences hub
- • Exposure to high-impact strategic accounts and involvement in shaping regional commercial strategy
- • Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including Operations, Marketing, and Proposals
- • Involvement in industry events, trade shows, and client site visits to build professional visibility and market insight
- • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with Evotec actively considering all applicants including people with disabilities
Skills & Technologies
About Evotec SE
Evotec SE is a drug discovery and development company that partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. They offer a wide range of services across the entire drug discovery and development continuum, from target identification and validation to preclinical and clinical development. Evotec utilizes its integrated technology platforms, including small molecule and biologics discovery, cell-based assays, and advanced analytics, to accelerate the identification and optimization of novel drug candidates. Their business model focuses on generating value through research and development collaborations, milestone payments, and royalties on successfully commercialized products. Evotec operates globally, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies for various diseases.
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