Director of Business Development

Job details

Posted Monday 02 February 2026
Salary €120,000 - €150,000 + Performance Bonus
Location Europe
Job type Permanent
Reference 36
Recruiter Name Andrew Davis

Allerton Bishop is proud to be supporting a leading pharmaceutical logistics provider as they appoint a Business Development Director to lead commercial growth across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

 

This is a senior, high-impact role focused on winning and developing strategic relationships across pharmaceutical, biotech, and life-sciences customers, with particular emphasis on GxP-regulated logistics, cold chain, and complex supply solutions.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Business Development Director, you will take full ownership of the DACH commercial agenda, working closely with global and regional leadership to expand market presence and drive sustainable revenue growth.

 

  • Owning and executing the DACH business development strategy.
  • Developing senior-level relationships across pharma, biotech, and life sciences.
  • Identifying, shaping, and closing complex logistics and supply chain solutions.
  • Leading long-cycle, consultative sales processes with multiple stakeholders.
  • As the Director of Business Development, you will collaborating with operations, quality, and global commercial teams to ensure delivery excellence.
  • Representing the business at industry events, conferences, and client forums.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

 

  • Proven experience in business development or commercial leadership within pharmaceutical logistics, supply chain, or related life-sciences services
  • Strong understanding of GDP, GxP, cold chain, and regulated environments
  • A successful track record of winning and growing strategic DACH accounts
  • Fluency in German and English (essential)

 

 

Business Development Director – Life Sciences Logistics | Commercial Director – Pharmaceutical Logistics (DACH) | Regional Commercial Director – DACH | Director of Business Development – Pharma Supply Chain | Head of Business Development – DACH (Pharma Logistics) | Head of Commercial – Life Sciences Logistics | Sales Director – Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Logistics

| Regional Sales Director – Life Sciences (DACH) | GDP Compliance | GxP Environment | Cold Chain Compliance