[Remote] OEM Business Development Executive

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tethered Talent is working with a well-established U.S.-based medical device manufacturer to find a Business Development Executive for their OEM segment. This role involves identifying and winning new R&D programs within a global OEM account, engaging early in the product development lifecycle to drive custom-engineered solution adoption.ResponsibilitiesHunt and develop new business opportunities within a strategic global OEM account — engaging Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Executive SourcingAnalyze the OEM’s market investments and R&D pipeline to build a forward-looking account strategyEngage early in the development cycle to capture User Needs and technical requirementsDrive alignment on design concepts and lead toward Design Freeze milestonesCoordinate Verification & Validation (V&V) activities and serve as the liaison between the customer and internal engineering teamsManage the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from prototype through production ramp-upMaintain CRM discipline — tracking pipeline, activities, and opportunities with accuracy and consistencyPartner with marketing and market development on targeted outreach and lead generationSkills7+ years of business development, technical sales, or OEM account management experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturingProven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with long development timelinesStrong understanding of medical product development processes: User Needs, design control, NPI, and V&V workflowsFamiliarity with FDA/ISO regulatory environmentsTechnical aptitude — ability to read engineering drawings, requirements documents, and test protocolsSelf-starter with a hunter mentality and the discipline to build and manage a structured pipelineExperience selling custom-engineered or specialty components into large medtech OEMsExisting relationships within major OEM organizations (Product Management, Sourcing, R&D)Experience with CRM platforms (Dynamics preferred)Background in imaging, diagnostics, or capital equipment supply chainsCompany OverviewOur Story: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ We don't just fill roles, we represent your brand with authenticity and deliver talent that lasts. It was founded in 2025, and is headquartered in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.tetheredtalent.com.