Senior Director, Business Development - Poultry (f/m/d)
We see the potential inside everything and everyone. Starting with you.
Orbem uses AI to industrialize MRI, delivering non-invasive insight into everything from fruits to eggs to the human body. We are transforming what is becoming the world’s largest biological dataset into actionable intelligence to reduce waste, increase quality, and accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable and healthier future.
Headquartered and founded in Munich, Germany, with an office now in Houston, Texas, our world-class team is scaling inside-out technology to transform how humanity sees and understands biological matter.
Help us see what’s possible. Join us.
Senior Director, Business Development- Poultry (f/m/d)
Start date: As soon as possible
Yearly Salary: [DE] €150,000 - €180,000 / [US] $206,250 - $247,500
Stock Options: [DE] €180,000 - €300,000 / [US] $198,000 - $330,000
Benefits: [DE] Up to €5,000 / [US] Health, 401(k)
Work model: Full-time, hybrid (Munich) or (Houston)
Travel: Frequent travel required
Your role
As a Senior Director, Business Development - Poultry (f/m/d), you are accountable for the success of Orbem’s global poultry business. You will drive commercial strategy, lead business development teams, and manage the development and delivery of groundbreaking AI-powered products and services for the poultry industry.
This position has a significant impact, as it directly influences revenue growth and innovation in Orbem’s core market, the poultry sector. By owning the business strategy and budget, as well as professional development processes, this role ensures that Orbem remains competitive and forward-thinking.
Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and fostering alignment across different regions and functions. The role exemplifies Orbem’s culture of support and innovation, creating a positive environment where the team can thrive.
Your day-to-day
Your daily activities encompass these key areas:
Strategic Leadership in Poultry
Grow Orbem’s poultry business globally.
Build strong relationships within the poultry sector with all key stakeholders.
Ensure cohesive and innovative strategies across Orbem’s activities.
P&L Responsibility
Manage the P&L for the poultry business unit, maintaining strong growth and performance.
Ensure strategic allocation of resources that align with Orbem’s goals and deliver measurable results.
Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks affecting the business unit, ensuring business continuity and sustainable growth
Ownership of Business Development
Lead all business development efforts, ensuring commercial growth, strategy alignment, and execution.
Own the hiring, promotion, and professional development process for business development team members.
Take responsibility for decisions related to team structure, promotions, and salary increases within the business development team.
Grow and develop the business development team members with a focus on career development, data-driven sales, and marketing expertise.
Team Leadership & Development
Align goals of the business unit with Orbem’s core values, fostering a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
Mentor and guide the teams through professional development, ensuring constant growth and alignment with Orbem’s goals.
Coach selected individuals to enable efficient leadership of the business unit.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with other teams and functions to provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance as needed.
Promote cross-functional debriefs and feedback sessions to ensure transparent team communication and alignment.
Foster a supportive and motivating work environment, creating a space where team members feel empowered to excel.
Make informed decisions in high-uncertainty environments, balancing risk and opportunity to protect and grow the business.
Culture & Values Leadership
Lead by example, promoting Orbem’s core values through daily actions, decision-making, and interactions.
Support team members by being available, approachable, and proactive in providing guidance and feedback.
Contribute actively to nurturing Orbem’s culture, ensuring a positive and inclusive work environment where people are motivated to contribute their best work.
