Business Development Manager (Asia), MedTech World
sigmaworld Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at sigmaworld. Balzan · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Find sponsorship, partnership, and government opportunities across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, and nearby markets
- Build the strategy that grows attendance, sponsorship, and international reach for the Asian summit in Q3 of 2026
- Develop relationships with hospitals, healthcare leaders, investors, startups, service providers, and regulators across Asia
- Create sponsorship offers and partnership pitches for companies and government agencies
- Represent MedTech World at regional events, track healthcare trends, and take Asian prospects from first contact through closing
What you bring
- A track record in business development, sales, or partnerships within Asian markets
- A strong Hong Kong and wider Asia-Pacific network, along with cultural fluency in the region
- Professional English communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout Asia
Who this fits
You’ll suit a self-directed business development professional who can work with a global team while building relationships across Asia. Experience in MedTech, HealthTech, digital healthcare, or a related field is advantageous, and Cantonese or Mandarin can strengthen your fit. The role is based in Balzan, with relocation to Malta available if needed, and requires extensive travel across Asia.
From the employer
About MedTech World
Launched in 2020, MedTech World began as a bold initiative to position Malta as a bridge connecting startups, investors, service providers, and thought leaders in the Medical and HealthTech space. Fast-forward five years, and we've evolved into a global platform - with operations now spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Now, we’re entering an exciting new chapter: launching 4 summits, across 4 continents, in 4 quarters. To support this global expansion, we’re looking for a driven partner to help us grow our business, build strategic relationships, and bring new opportunities to life.
Are you energized by forging new partnerships, opening doors, and scaling global ventures? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work directly shapes the future?
As our Business Development Manager – Asia, you’ll drive MedTech World’s growth across the region, anchored by our flagship event in Asia in Q3 of 2026. You’ll lead the charge in building strategic relationships, securing partnerships, and positioning MedTech World as Asia’s go-to platform for MedTech and HealthTech innovation.
Working closely with our CEO, you’ll connect Asia’s thriving healthcare ecosystem — and the wider Asian and GCC markets — to MedTech World’s global network. Your role will be pivotal in shaping a high-impact calendar of events, collaborations, and initiatives that attract investment, foster innovation, and elevate Hong Kong’s position on the global MedTech stage.
What You'll Do
- Lead Asian market growth – Identify and pursue sponsorship, partnership, and governmental engagement opportunities across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, and other high-growth markets in the region.
- Drive MedTech World Asia 2026 success – Develop and execute business strategies to maximise participation, sponsorship, and international exposure for our flagship Asian summit.
- Build regional relationships – Engage with hospitals, healthcare leaders, investors, startups, service providers, and industry regulators across Asia to grow MedTech World’s influence.
- Tailor proposals – Create compelling, value-driven sponsorship packages and collaboration pitches that resonate with Asian stakeholders, from corporates to government agencies.
- Act as the face of MedTech World in the region – Represent us at key Asian industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums.
- Monitor trends – Keep a finger on the pulse of healthcare, MedTech, and digital health developments in Asia, reporting actionable insights back to the team.
- Manage the full sales cycle – From prospecting to closing, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience for Asian partners and clients.
What You'll need to Bring
- Proven success in business development, sales, or partnerships within Asian markets.
- Strong network and cultural understanding of Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
- Experience in MedTech, HealthTech, digital healthcare, or a related sector is a strong advantage.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English (Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus).
- Ability to thrive independently while collaborating with a global team.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Asia.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Why Join MedTech World?
- Global exposure – represent a brand that operates across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
- Impact in a high-growth market – shape how MedTech innovation enters and scales in Asia.
- Relocation to Malta if needed – we’ll help you settle into our HQ and provide shared temporary housing for 2 months.
- Premium healthcare – global coverage from next year.
- Travel perks – extend business trips across our international hubs (Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Brazil, India, Manila) with our “work & wander” policy.
- Flexible hours – start your day between 07:30–09:00.
- Mission-driven work – be part of redefining healthcare on a global scale.
Ready to help shape healthcare?
If you're driven by impact, excited by international travel, and ready to take on your events career to another level - we’d love to meet you.
Apply now and help bring the MedTech World vision to life.
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