Manager, Business Development - APAC (Remote) (All Genders)

Manager, Business Development – APAC (Remote)

Evotec is a global leader in drug discovery and development solutions. We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help grow our fee‑for‑service business, build brand recognition, and develop client relationships across an assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth Support

Support a regional sales team in identifying prospective targets that are a good fit for Evotec’s standalone service offerings. Collaborate with the VP and Sales Directors to support targeted outreach within the region & qualify resulting leads. Take ownership of smaller pipeline opportunities (academic & biotech sectors) from first contact (or SQL onwards) to signed contract. The Opportunity exists to develop towards management of a small territory within the assigned region.

Brand Building

• Help increase Evotec’s visibility and recognition in the region by participating in client meetings, conferences, and events.

Sales Process Execution

• Support the implementation of sales and marketing plans for the territory as part of a regional team of BD professionals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations and Marketing to support project onboarding and drive client satisfaction.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in business development or sales experience in the life sciences, biotech, or contract research industry (CRO highly preferred).
• Familiarity with drug discovery & development pathways (academic or industry exposure acceptable).
• A tenacious, self‑motivated and target driven individual capable of managing a portfolio of modest opportunities and pushing through to closure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a consultative mindset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and follow‑up skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing a career in business development within the life sciences sector.

Key Competencies

• Play a key role in growing a fee‑for‑service business at the cutting edge of drug discovery.
• Work directly with senior BD leaders for mentorship and career development.
• Gain visibility and field exposure to allow build of a strong personal network.
• Travel: As required in support of the regional team. Willingness to travel extensively (40%+).

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.