Life Science and Medtech – Job Positions

Technical Business Manager

A Technical Business Manager in the MedTech sector is a crucial figure who combines technical and managerial skills to support business activities related to the development, management and sale of medical devices or advanced technologies in the healthcare sector. He or she is the link between the technical teams (engineers, product developers, etc.) and the business functions (marketing, sales, management and operations), and ensures that the solutions designed are in line with business needs and market demands.

Responsible for the entire product life cycle, the Technical Business Manager collaborates with customers, provides technical support and contributes to the definition of commercial strategies.

The salary range for this role is highly variable[1]. A junior Technical Business Manager in Europe can expect to earn between €40,000 and €60,000 per year, while a senior professional can earn between €70,000 and €100,000. In the global market, juniors earn between $50,000 and $70,000, while seniors earn between $90,000 and $130,000+.

 

Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager in the MedTech sector is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising marketing strategies to promote medical devices, healthcare technologies or biomedical solutions.

This role is essential to ensure that products reach the market effectively, are correctly perceived by consumers and meet the needs of a highly regulated sector, such as healthcare.

A Marketing Manager in this field can expect to earn between €40,000 and €60,000 per year for a junior role in Europe, and between €70,000 and €110,000 for a senior. In the global market, salaries range from $50,000 to $70,000 for juniors, and from $90,000 to $130,000 for seniors.

 

Life Science and Biotech Consultant

The Life Science and Biotech Consultant is a professional specialising in providing advice to companies in the healthcare, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. These consultants help businesses develop and implement strategies, solve complex problems, and optimize operations; they manage products, regulatory compliance, and innovation processes.

A more technical and less managerial role, a junior Life Science and Biotech Consultant can expect to earn between €40,000 and €60,000 annually in Europe, and between $50,000 and $70,000 globally. For senior positions, salaries range from €80,000 to €120,000 per year in Europe, and from $100,000 to $160,000 globally.

 

Brand and Product Manager

In the MedTech sector, a Brand and Product Manager is a key figure in managing and developing brands and products, with the aim of maximizing the commercial success of medical devices, healthcare technologies and healthcare-related products.

The Brand and Product Manager in MedTech combines marketing, product strategy, and healthcare market knowledge, and is critical for aligning products with market needs while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
A junior Brand and Product Manager in a MedTech company in Europe can expect to earn between €40,000 and €60,000 per year; in the USA and globally, salaries range from $50,000 to $70,000. A senior professional can earn between €80,000 and €120,000 per year in Europe and between $100,000 and $160,000+ globally.

 

Sales Controlling Manager

A Sales Controlling Manager in the MedTech sector is responsible for monitoring and optimizing the sales performance of medical devices, healthcare technologies, and related solutions. This role is key in providing detailed analysis and strategic support to sales teams and management to improve commercial performance, maximize revenue, and optimize costs. They collaborate closely with other departments, such as finance, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure that sales operations align with business goals and strategies.

In the MedTech sector, a junior Sales Controlling Manager can earn between €40,000 and €60,000 per year in Europe, while globally, salaries range from $50,000 to $70,000. A senior professional can expect to earn between €75,000 and €120,000 per year in Europe, and between $100,000 and $120,000 in the USA and globally.

 

CFO IN Aziende di Life Sciences e MedTech

In the MedTech and Life Sciences sectors, the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) plays a strategic leadership role. Responsible for the global financial management of the company, the CFO is involved in all financial operations, including planning, resource management, risk management, financial reporting, and investor relations.
In MedTech and Life Sciences companies, the CFO faces specific challenges related to regulation, technological innovation, and cost management, typical of a rapidly evolving industry.
A junior CFO in MedTech and Life Sciences companies can earn between €100,000 and €150,000 annually in Europe, and between $120,000 and $160,000 globally. For senior positions, salaries range from €200,000 to €350,000 per year and from $250,000 to $500,000+ globally.

 

Manager della Ricerca e Sviluppo (R&D)

The R&D (Research and Development) Manager in MedTech is responsible for managing and supervising research and development projects for new medical devices, technologies, or therapeutic solutions. A key role in ensuring that innovative products are developed in compliance with regulatory and scientific standards, meet market needs and can be successfully marketed, the MedTech R&D Manager works closely with the engineering team to develop new technological solutions, taking into account market analyses and is able to propose innovative solutions.

In the MedTech sector, a junior R&D Manager in Europe can earn between €50,000 and €75,000 annually, while globally, salaries range from $60,000 to $85,000. A senior R&D Manager can earn between €85,000 and €120,000+ per year in Europe, and between $100,000 and $150,000+ annually in the USA and globally.

 

Business Development e Investimenti in Start-up e Venture Capital

In the MedTech sector, a Business Development Manager specializing in Investments in Start-ups and Venture Capital is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the investment portfolio in innovative start-ups, mainly in the fields of medical technologies, healthcare devices, and biotechnology.

This role is necessary for companies and venture capital funds seeking to identify and finance promising start-ups, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the MedTech sector.

A junior Business Development Manager in Europe can expect to earn between €45,000 and €70,000 annually; a senior professional can earn between €90,000 and €130,000. In the global market, junior salaries range from $55,000 to $80,000, while senior professionals earn between $120,000 and $180,000 annually.

 

[1] for all the professional figures analyzed, salaries vary depending on the country and city: in the main European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris) salaries are on average higher than in the rest of the EU. For the global market, we consider the advanced non-EU countries, making an average between the salaries in the USA, South America, China and Russia.

Sources: Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn