Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch of Specialty Ingredients Porto

Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch of Specialty Ingredients
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Position: Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director (Launch of Specialty Ingredients)

Job ID: PFX_006

Location: Porto (Portugal) or Ghent (Belgium)

Company: PFx Biotech

About Us

At PFx Biotech, we are driving the next frontier in advanced nutrition by harnessing the power of biology and using precision fermentation to develop and launch bioactive specialty proteins for healthier lives and a better planet. Our pioneering products are set to transform how people think about nutrition, combining scientific insights with
- driven strategies. As we gear up for our next phase of growth, we’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Business Development Manager/Business Development Director to join us and lead our commercial efforts in developing, scaling, and commercializing the company’s protein portfolio.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager or Business Development Director to lead our commercial growth strategy. This role will focus on building strategic partnerships, securing
-
- concept and pilot projects, and developing
- term revenue opportunities in both food and
- food sectors.

You will lead the change in developing and executing market strategies that will position our precision
- derived bioactive proteins as the solution of choice for a variety of industries. You will be a key player in the executive team, working directly with top management to spearhead our market growth efforts. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a company that’s disrupting the nutrition industry. You will be tasked with developing and executing strategies that create unique value propositions for our customers across various sectors, identifying growth opportunities, and managing key relationships to drive sustainable growth and expand our market reach. You will be instrumental in building the business development, marketing, and sales department while ensuring all our product launches are a success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Market Development: Work closely with top management to develop and implement market development and expansion strategies. Analyze and penetrate new markets, positioning PFx Biotech as a leader in advanced nutrition.

Value Proposition Creation: Develop unique, compelling, tailored value propositions for customers across multiple sectors and verticals, ensuring that our offerings meet and exceed market needs.

Intelligent Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis, competitive market evaluation, and customer insight research to guide strategic decision making. Position PFx Biotech’s products for success through innovative market strategies.

Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain outstanding relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Ensure close collaboration with internal teams, including R&D and operation, to align product innovation with market needs. Drive customer engagement and build
- term partnerships.

New Customer Acquisition & Sales Channel Growth: Lead the efforts to acquire new customers and expand sales channels, introducing innovative concepts that resonate with market trends and demands. Build and maintain relationships with distributors, partners, and customers.

Global Vision: Identify international market opportunities and lead initiatives that establish our presence in key regions. Position our bioactive proteins as a global solution for health and sustainability challenges.

Fundraising Support: Provide
- driven,
- class marketing analysis and insights, and competitive positioning that support fundraising efforts. Collaborate with leadership to position PFx Biotech attractively to investors.

Product Launch: Lead the successful launch of PFx Biotech’s bioactive specialty protein products on the market. Design and execute
-
- market strategies that ensure broad market acceptance and strong competitive positioning.

Qualifications

Proven track record in business development, sales, and/or strategic partnerships in biotechnology, ingredients, food, or life sciences.

A global mindset with experience in both B2B food and
- food ingredient markets on an international level. Previous experience in launching bioactive ingredients is a plus.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate technology into market opportunities as well as experience in working
- functionally 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 and ability to work in a
- paced,
- growth environment.

Strong track record of building and scaling business operations, including launching news products and entering new markets.

Excellent analytical skills and experience conducting market and competitive analysis to drive business strategy.

Ability to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives with measurable results.

Proven ability to support and contribute to fundraising activities through marketing insights and
- driven strategies.

What We Offer

A collaborative,
- driven team environment.

Be part of a pioneering startup set to revolutionize the advanced nutrition industry with sustainable bioactive protein ingredients.

Work in a dynamic and flexible startup environment with passionate and innovative team.

Enjoy a competitive salary, an attractive bonus package tied to performance, and participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Have a direct impact on shaping the future of PFx Biotech and launching transformative products that impact the life of millions positively.

Join a
- class management team dedicated to success.

How to Apply:

Are you excited by the opportunity to transform the future of nutrition and sustainability through advanced protein solutions?

We want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and cover letter to info@pfxbiotech.com, stating the Job ID you are applying for ( PFX_006)

Join us in shaping healthier lives and a better planet through innovation!