Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch Of Specialty Ingred[...] Lisboa

Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch Of Specialty Ingred[...]
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Overview

Position: Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch of Specialty Ingredients). Location: Porto (Portugal) or Ghent (Belgium). Company: PFx Biotech.

PFx Biotech is driving the next frontier in advanced nutrition by harnessing biology and precision fermentation to develop and launch bioactive specialty proteins. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Development Manager or Business Development Director to lead our commercial efforts in developing, scaling, and commercializing the protein portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Development: Work with top management to develop and implement market development and expansion strategies; analyze and penetrate new markets to position PFx Biotech as a leader in advanced nutrition.
• Value Proposition Creation: Develop unique, compelling value propositions for customers across multiple sectors and verticals.
• Intelligent Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market analysis, competitive evaluation, and customer insight research to guide strategic decisions and position products for success.
• Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate with R&D and operations to align product innovation with market needs; drive customer engagement and partnerships.
• New Customer Acquisition & Sales Channel Growth: Lead efforts to acquire new customers and expand sales channels; manage relationships with distributors, partners, and customers.
• Global Vision: Identify international opportunities and lead initiatives to establish PFx Biotech presence in key regions.
• Fundraising Support: Provide
  - driven marketing analysis and insights to support fundraising; collaborate with leadership to position PFx Biotech to investors.
• Product Launch: Lead
  -
  - market strategies for PFx Biotech bioactive specialty proteins, ensuring broad market acceptance and strong competitive positioning.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships in biotechnology, ingredients, food, or life sciences.
• Global mindset with experience in B2B food and
  - food ingredient markets internationally.
• Experience launching bioactive ingredients is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate technology into market opportunities;
  - functional collaboration with R&D, product development, and executive leadership.
• Established network in nutrition, wellness, and specialty ingredient sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation,
  - building, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to work in a
  - paced,
  - growth environment.
• Track record of building and scaling business operations, launching new products, and entering new markets.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in market and competitive analysis; ability to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives with measurable results.
• Ability to support fundraising activities through marketing insights and
  - driven strategies.

What We Offer

• Collaborative,
  - driven team environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a pioneering startup revolutionizing the advanced nutrition industry with sustainable bioactive protein ingredients.
• Dynamic, flexible startup environment with passionate and innovative team.
• Competitive salary, attractive
  - based bonus, and participation in an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Direct impact on shaping the future of PFx Biotech and launching transformative products.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to the provided contact, stating the Job ID (PFX_006). Include your location preference and any relevant experience related to launching specialty ingredients.