Business Developer Life Sciences & Health

Do you have a heart for technology and the drive to advance medical innovations?

Whether you like to make new contacts, think strategically or get energy from building long-term partnerships, if you see opportunities in the world of medical applications, we would like to get to know you. We are looking for an enthusiastic business developer for our company Demcon life sciences & health in Enschede.

About Demcon

Demcon life sciences & health develops innovative (bio)medical systems and products that contribute to better care and health. We combine in-depth technical expertise with a systems engineering and multidisciplinary approach, from concept to certified production. Our strength lies in integrating complex mechatronic and electronic solutions within medical technology, biotechnology and in vitro diagnostics. In doing so, we strengthen our customers' technical capabilities and together realize smart, reliable innovations that can quickly reach the market.

What are you going to do?

Your challenge is to facilitate the growth of our company by identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities and performing strategic account management. You will do this as a member of our commercial team and by participating in business development activities within Demcon. You:

• actively represent Demcon life sciences & health at (international) trade fairs, events and in relevant networks, you are visible and approachable;
• establish contact with a wide range of parties: from innovative start-ups to established SMEs and large OEMs in medtech, biotech and IVD;
• know exactly how to communicate Demcon's technological strengths convincingly, tailored to the customer's needs;
• build long-term relationships in which trust, content and cooperation are key;
• work closely with colleagues from engineering, project management and strategy to translate customer requests into innovative solutions.
• think along about the direction of the business and contribute to the strategic development of Demcon life sciences & health.

What do you bring to the table?

• WO working and thinking level with a technical education (e.g. Biomedical Technology, Technical Medicine, Mechatronics);
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a business developer in the medtech or technical sector;
• You work independently, think in solutions and are creative;
• You are communicatively strong, dare to give your opinion and stand firm in your shoes;
• The position is at our location in Enschede where we would like you to be here at least 2 days a week;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• You speak and write excellent Dutch and English (knowledge of German is an advantage).

What do we offer you?

At Demcon we value a nice workplace. For example, we have good coffee and there is free fresh fruit waiting for you every week. There is also a lot of personal attention and we discourage overtime because we know how important home is.

Furthermore, you can count on, among other things:

• A good, market-based salary;
• 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;
• A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;
• The opportunity to follow training and courses through the Demcon Academy so you can further develop your knowledge;
• A lease car, laptop and telephone from work;
• Bicycle scheme;
• Active personnel association (monthly activities such as drinks and an annual Demcon weekend) and annual sporting events.