As an Associate Business Developer, you will build a robust network of contacts in exciting fields of technological innovation, ranging from drug development to med-tech. You will be primarily responsible for generating leads and assist in maintaining existing relationships for our business development teams. We believe that success in this role demands a high tolerance for rejection and the ability to cultivate relationships that may not yield immediate results but will grow into meaningful partnerships over time.

Who we are

Catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations and Deep Tech. With over 20 years of experience in strategic funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. Our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. This allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth.

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Associate Business Developer - Life Sciences & Health

Associate Business Developer will have a crucial role in supporting the sales performance of the team by identifying new leads, both new and from existing clients.

This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in sales within the Lifesciences and Health innovation space. You'll be working with the latest technologies that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental challenges. One day you’ll talk to the CEO of a startup company with a promising innovation such as a Medical Devices company, the next day to a professor within one of the leading universities in Europe discussing innovations in Health.

As business developers we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. With our keen understanding of the funding landscape we put our clients in the best possible position to attract funding, empowering them to change the world for the better.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intensive network building with innovative companies and academic leaders in the field of in Lifescience and Health technology fields.
• Developing a pipeline of strong leads that will convert into sales opportunities over time.
• Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the Lifesciences and health funding landscape

Tasks:

• First few months will be dedicated primarily to prospecting and relationship building.
• You will be expected to make a high volume of cold outreach to potential clients and industry experts.
• Build an in-depth understanding of Lifesciences and Health sectors, including drug development, medtech, biotech and others
• Immediate sales results are not the primary metric of success; instead, focus will be on building a quality network and pipeline and supporting our business development teams.

Qualifications & Competences:

• Master's degree in Life Sciences & Health related fields.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dutch language skills are a plus.
• Networking abilities and the drive to continuously expand your professional circle.
• High level of resilience and ability to maintain motivation in the face of frequent rejection.
• Strategic thinking to identify and nurture high-potential leads for long-term success.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently towards long-term goals.
• Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset are particularly encouraged to apply.

Our offer

• A competitive salary and secondary benefits package and performance based bonus structure.
• Permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 27 vacation days per year
• Pension plan
• Monthly working from home allowance
• Laptop
• Lease bike plan
• Mobile phone
• Healthy lunch at the office’
• A clear professional growth path in sales.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Guidance by experienced business developers.
• Deep knowledge of innovation, funding, startups and a rich network of innovation leaders
• Great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities.
• A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

If you are excited about building professional relationships, work on your commercial skillset and ready to embrace the challenges of this role; we strongly encourage you to apply!