Business Development jobs in France

Job Reference: bb4757ce9b69

Posted: 09.05.2025 | Expiry Date: 23.06.2025

The Global Business Lead is responsible for managing a team of CDMO modality Business Leads. They will develop and implement long-term business plans for each CDMO modality, manage short-term goals, and oversee the P&L of their modalities. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, including Operations and manufacturing sites, to establish strategies, differentiate service offerings, and define investments, R&D portfolios, marketing strategies, and go-to-market plans.

1. Strategy & Market Intelligence: Maintain understanding of global markets, support market & competitor assessments, VOC, and positioning studies. Develop modality strategies, including business plans, growth ambitions, and operational capabilities.
2. Strategy Execution: Build business cases for innovations and investments, and oversee their execution.
3. Services Portfolio & Lifecycle: Define and evolve service offerings, business models, and value creation strategies. Drive development of new offerings through innovation, partnerships, licensing, and M&A activities.
4. Go-to-Market / Marketing Plan: Define GTM strategies, develop marketing campaigns, and advise on customer and opportunity selection.
5. Pricing & Contracting: Develop pricing strategies, manage pricing governance, support price increase campaigns, and review large contracts and margin targets.

• Bachelor’s Degree and an advanced degree (Masters / Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Biologics Sciences, Biotech/Life Science, or related fields. An MBA or marketing/sales management concepts are a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in the CDMO or equivalent services industry.
• Full P&L management experience.
• Strong experience with matrix teams and cross-functional communication skills.
• Leadership skills in change management, influencing, and talent development.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to build and grow high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and a diversity mindset.
• Effective communication at all stakeholder levels.

Location: Europe or US