Director of Business Development

Vector Talent; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A growing CDMO is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to spearhead growth in sterile injectables and drug product services. The role focuses on building partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies and managing complex sales cycles across Europe. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, a strong network, and a proven track record in the CDMO sector, while also being fluent in English and comfortable with CRM tools. This is a remote position offering autonomy and the chance to work with a collaborative team.

Leistungen

Flexibility

Collaborative Team Support

Qualifikationen

• 7–10+ years in business development within the CDMO sector.
• Strong network in European markets.
• Proficient in managing complex, long-cycle deals.

Aufgaben

• Identify and engage new business opportunities in sterile injectables.
• Manage the full business development cycle from lead generation to contract close.
• Build long-term relationships with pharma and biotech clients.

Kenntnisse

Business Development

Sales Management

Relationship Building

Fluency in English

Tools

CRM Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development Director – Sterile Injectables & Drug Product (CDMO)

Location: Germany (Remote)

Vector are supporting a growing CDMO looking for an experienced business development professional to drive growth in sterile injectable and drug product services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building big Pharma partnerships, managing complex sales cycles, and expanding a company's commercial reach across Europe.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities in sterile injectable, PFS and Drug Product manufacturing
• Manage the full BD cycle from lead generation and qualification through to proposal, negotiation, and contract close
• Build long-term relationships with pharma and biotech clients, with a focus on late-phase and commercial-stage projects
• Map key accounts, develop client-specific strategies, and position solutions that meet technical and commercial needs
• Collaborate with technical, legal, operational, and quality teams to align proposals and ensure execution confidence
• Represent the business at key industry events such as CPHI, PDA, and BioEurope to drive pipeline growth
• Provide market feedback to shape service offerings and support strategic decision-making
• Report regularly on pipeline status, deal progress, and commercial metrics

What You Bring

• 7–10+ years in business development, sales, or account management within the CDMO sector, ideally focused on sterile injectables and Drug Product
• Proven experience managing complex, long-cycle deals with pharma and biotech customers
• Solid understanding of sterile manufacturing from both a regulatory and technical standpoint
• Strong network across European markets, especially DACH, UK, France, Nordics, and Benelux
• Commercially driven, relationship-focused, and confident working across functions and cultures
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are beneficial
• Willing and able to travel regularly across Europe
• Proficient in CRM tools and comfortable working with KPIs and sales data

Why This Role

• Join a fast-growing CDMO with strong technical capabilities and a clear commercial strategy
• Focus on high-impact business development, not internal politics or layers of hierarchy
• Work remotely with autonomy, flexibility, and support from a collaborative team

Ready to take the next step in your BD career? Get in touch to learn more.