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Job Title : Business Development Lead – Engineering Services (Life Sciences & MedTech)
About NovintiX
NovintiX is a fast-growing engineering solutions and digital transformation consultancy partnering with leading Life Sciences and MedTech organisations across Ireland, Europe, and the US. We deliver high-impact engineering services, digital transformation programmes, automation solutions, validation services, and specialist talent solutions that help regulated industries accelerate innovation, operational excellence, and compliance.
Our clients include global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies driving the future of healthcare manufacturing and technology.
Role Overview
NovintiX seeks an experienced Business Development Lead – Engineering Services to expand our presence in Ireland's thriving Life Sciences and MedTech sectors. This senior client-facing role suits a highly networked professional with a proven track record generating engineering services opportunities in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, develop strategic client relationships, drive revenue growth across engineering consulting, digital transformation, automation, validation, and managed services, while working closely with leadership, delivery, and technical teams to position NovintiX as a trusted partner to leading regulated manufacturers
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business acquisition across Ireland’s Life Sciences and MedTech sectors.
- Leverage an existing professional network and industry relationships to generate qualified opportunities and accelerate market penetration.
- Develop and execute strategic account plans for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients.
- Identify client challenges and position NovintiX engineering and digital transformation solutions effectively.
- Lead end-to-end business development activities including prospecting, client meetings, solution positioning, proposal development, commercial negotiations, and contract closure.
- Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to develop tailored service offerings and compelling client proposals.
- Build long-term executive-level relationships with key stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Digital functions.
- Maintain strong market awareness of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within regulated manufacturing environments.
- Represent NovintiX at industry events, conferences, networking forums, and client engagements across Ireland and Europe.
- Support the development of strategic partnerships and framework agreements within the Life Sciences ecosystem.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Engagement within Engineering Services, Consulting, or Technical Services.
- Demonstrated success selling into Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or MedTech organisations in Ireland.
- Strong existing network within Ireland’s regulated manufacturing industry, including relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to generate and close high-value engineering or digital transformation opportunities.
- Strong understanding of engineering services including areas such as:
- Automation & Digital Manufacturing
- Validation & Compliance
- CQV
- Manufacturing Systems
- Process Engineering
- MES/SCADA
- Digital Transformation
- Operational Excellence
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially astute with a strategic and consultative sales approach.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a high-growth environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing consultancy.
- High visibility and direct collaboration with senior leadership.
- Flexible and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Opportunity to shape and grow NovintiX’s presence within Ireland’s expanding Life Sciences and MedTech market.
- Career progression and long-term leadership opportunities.