Vice President of Business Development

Barrington James; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CDMO seeks a Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. This senior-level position involves driving commercial growth in emerging markets, establishing new client relationships, and leveraging an extensive network within the biotech and pharma sectors. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Travel coverage

Commission scheme negotiable

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in business development within pharmaceutical services.
• Proven success in selling small molecules and APIs.
• Strong network in biotech and pharma.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development across the Americas targeting emerging markets.
• Build relationships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Drive strategy and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Business Development

Sales of small molecules

Client relations in emerging markets

Building regional strategy

Job description

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Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Commercial | USA | Canada | LATAM

Vice President, Business Development – Americas

(Confidential Global CDMO)

The Opportunity

A global CDMO specializing in small-molecule APIs and oncology development is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. The focus of this role is to drive commercial growth by securing new business from biotech and pharma clients in global emerging markets, including but not limited to Latin America, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and parts of Africa.

We have made multiple successful placements with this client. They are a highly reputable organization with significant financial backing and a strong commitment to supporting their commercial leaders.

Your Role

This is a senior-level, hunter-focused business development position. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new client relationships across North and South America, with a focus on emerging market customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across the Americas while targeting global emerging markets
• Engage clients in regions including but not limited to Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru), Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines), Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania), India, Türkiye, South Africa, and the Middle East
• Build relationships with clinical and commercial-stage biotech, emerging biotech, and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies
• Sell small-molecule CDMO services with an emphasis on APIs and oncology products
• Drive strategy, build a pipeline, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions
• Represent the organization to C-level decision-makers and technical stakeholders

What You Bring

• A minimum of 10 years (or there abouts) of business development experience in pharmaceutical services or CDMO settings
• Proven success selling small molecules, APIs, and preferably oncology or high-potency APIs
• Strong experience working with clients in emerging markets
• Established network within biotech and mid-size pharma organizations
• Ability to work independently and build a regional strategy from the ground up
• You must be based in the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, or Chile

Compensation and Interview Process

• Competitive six-figure base salary, reflective of experience
• 25 percent annual performance bonus
• Commission scheme negotiable based on experience and deal structure
• Full benefits package, travel coverage, and necessary commercial tools
• Two-stage interview process

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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