Business Development Manager Medical (m/f/d)

Since 1933, Daikin Industries has been involved in the research and production of fluorochemicals, and is one of the world's foremost manufacturers of fluorochemical materials today. Daikin's unique expertise is essential to a variety of industrial fields. Our newly opened Innovation Center in Dortmund is dedicated to R&D, technical service, and marketing. Here, Daikin Chemical Europe is conducting research on new and sustainable technologies like energy storage, new mobility and industrial manufacturing.   

Operating from our European headquarters in Düsseldorf alongside close collaboration with our Innovation Center in Dortmund, Daikin Chemical Europe is expanding its presence in the healthcare and life sciences sectors across the EMEA region.

• Build strategic distribution partnerships across EMEA to establish new channels and cultivate a robust growth pipeline
• Collaborate with Industry Marketing to map customer supply chains and adapt sales tactics based on regulatory and market trends
• Partner with R&D at the Innovation Center in Dortmund to define next-generation materials tailored to European medical device regulations
• Convert complex medical customer requirements (biocompatibility, chemical resistance) into viable, commercially tailored material solutions
• Coordinate cross-border opportunities and handle complex technical relationships with international key accounts and converters across Europe
• Track and report monthly and quarterly sales metrics, volume deviations, and forecast accuracy to leadership
• Represent the company at key medical tech trade shows

• University degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years experience in business development, key account management, or application engineering in high-performance polymers, medical devices, or healthcare packaging
• Deep understanding of fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE) or advanced engineering plastics (e.g., PEEK) used in medical tubing, seals, or packaging
• Proven experience co-developing market channels through distribution partners and a track record in managing long development cycles (5+ years)
• Working knowledge of medical device qualification steps, ISO 10993 testing, USP guidelines, and EU MDR/REACH/PFAS regulatory landscapes
• Business fluency in English is required; additional languages (esp. German) are a plus

• 37,5h working week and 30+2 days annual paid vacation
• Flexible working hours and remote working (hybrid model)
• Company Car
• Family support (Kindergarten-fee)
• Friendly international working environment and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas in a growing and future oriented company
• Fresh fruit and beverages free of charge at the office

Please submit your resume along with your notice period and salary expectations. A cover letter is welcome, but not mandatory.
We look forward to receiving your application!

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