Kickstart Your Career in Innovation, Sales & Business Development!

Join Catalyze, a leading consultancy driving success in Life Sciences & Health Innovations and be part of our growth in Spain and help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and to bring their ideas to life. Engage with CEOs, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields like MedTech, Biotech, and Drug Development.

As an Associate Business Developer Spain, you will build a robust network of contacts in exciting fields of technological innovation, ranging from drug development to med-tech in Spain. You will be primarily responsible for generating leads and assist in maintaining existing relationships of our business development teams. You will support in connecting innovators with the right funding opportunities. We believe that success in this role demands a high tolerance for rejection and the ability to cultivate relationships that may not yield immediate results but will grow into meaningful partnerships over time.

Who we are

Catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations and Industrial & Digital Tech. With over 20 years of experience in strategic funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bring their groundbreaking innovations to life. Our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. This allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth.
Cases - Transforming Businesses: Real Funding Success Stories

Spain Team

Our Spain Team is a growing, dynamic unit established in 2024, based in Barcelona (Sarria-Sant Gervasi). You will be joining a highly qualified team, including our Country Manager and an Innovation Consultant, collaborating closely with colleagues in the Netherlands to drive impact globally. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding division, where your contributions will directly shape business development efforts in Spain’s Life Sciences & Health sector. You will be presented with an opportunity to directly learn from Seniors, work along with our Country Manager and leverage our Learning & Development Plan to chalk out a career in Sales & Business Development in the dynamic field of Life Sciences & Health Innovation. 

Associate Business Developer Spain - Life Sciences & Health

(CALLING ONLY APPLICANTS WITH BOTH SPANISH & ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. LIVING IN, OR WILLING TO MOVE TO BARCELONA)

Associate Business Developer will have a crucial role in supporting the sales performance of the team by identifying new leads, both new and from existing clients.

This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in sales within the Lifesciences and Health innovation space. You'll be working with the latest technologies that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental challenges. One day you’ll talk to the CEO of a startup company with a promising innovation such as a Medical Devices company, the next day to a professor within one of the leading universities in Europe discussing innovations in Health.

Conversations will revolve around understanding a client’s innovation, funding requirements & needs and proposing some preliminary solutions such as matching funding (grant) opportunities to their needs and showcasing Catalyze expertise in tapping into these opportunities.

As business developers we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. With our keen understanding of the funding landscape we put our clients in the best possible position to attract funding, empowering them to change the world for the better.

Associate Business Developer in Spain will eventually develop an understanding of National Grants in the region and also grants commissioned by EU and benefit from working closely with our small but highly qualified team in Barcelona and is provided with an attractive grow path supported by Learning & Development opportunities to chalk out a career in Sales & Business Development to become experts in the field of Funding Landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Intensive network building with innovative companies and academic leaders in the field of Life science and Health.
• Developing a pipeline of strong leads that will convert into sales opportunities over time.
• Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the Lifesciences and health funding landscape.

Tasks

• First few months will be dedicated primarily to prospecting and relationship building.
• You will be expected to make a high volume of cold outreach to potential clients and industry experts.
• Build an in-depth understanding of Lifesciences and Health sectors, including Drug Development, MedTech, Biotech and others
• Immediate sales results are not the primary metric of success; instead, focus will be on building a quality network and pipeline and supporting our business development teams.

Why this role is perfect for you

• Hands-On Experience: Gain exposure to the latest innovations in Life Sciences & Health while developing essential business development & sales skills.
• High Impact Role: Support companies and academic institutions in securing funding to advance groundbreaking healthcare solutions.
• Career Growth: A structured career development path with mentorship, training, and continuous learning opportunities in an expanding team.
• International Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Spain and the Netherlands to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications & Competences

• Master's degree in Life Sciences & Health related fields.
• Spanish native speaker preferably living in (or willing to move to) Barcelona with excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Networking abilities and the drive to continuously expand your professional circle.
• High level of resilience and ability to maintain motivation in the face of frequent rejection.
• Strategic thinking to identify and nurture high-potential leads for long-term success.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently towards long-term goals.
• Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset are particularly encouraged to apply.

Our offer

• Permanent contract.
• For this contract we work on an Employer of Record Basis.
• A competitive gross salary based on experience.
• Bonus potential.
• Flexible working conditions with 2 days required in the office in Sarria-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona
• 23 vacation days per year
• Commuting allowance
• Laptop
• A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development
• A clear professional growth path in sales.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Guidance by experienced business developers and opportunity to work with closely with our Country Manager – Spain.
• Gain deep knowledge of innovation, funding, startups and a rich network of innovation leaders.
• A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Apply
Are you interested in this position? Then we would like to receive your motivation with CV by submitting our Online Application Form.