Vice President - Business Development - Life Science Sector

Role & Responsibilities :

- Identify, engage and develop relationships with organizations considering international expansion into Europe

- Drive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) opportunities from target sectors including Life Sciences, Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing

- Build and manage relationships with senior executives, business owners, investors and key industry stakeholders

- Conduct market analysis and assess commercial opportunities within target sectors and regions

- Deliver compelling presentations and investment propositions to C-level executives and strategic partners

- Support organizations through the investment and market entry process, including site visits, commercial assessments, and expansion planning

- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective investment opportunities Collaborate with international teams to develop market strategies and tailored value propositions

- Represent the organization at industry events, networking engagements, and executive-level meetings

- Manage and grow relationships with an existing portfolio of international clients

Requirements :

- Minimum 10 years experience in senior-level Business Development, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), International Trade, Market Expansion or Strategic Account Management

- Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders, business owners, and C-level executives

- Strong understanding of international business expansion and investment attraction Demonstrated experience in market analysis, commercial negotiations, and strategic relationship management

- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills

- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to operate in a target-driven environment

- Experience working across international markets, ideally within Europe or the UK Ability to work independently while managing multiple strategic opportunities

- Fluency in English is essential

Preferred candidate profile :

- Experience working across international markets, ideally within Ireland Experience working with Life science clients highly preferred.