Senior Director of Business Development

Allerton Bishop Search; España; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Allerton Bishop is seeking a Senior Business Development Director to lead the global BD strategy for its pharmaceutical manufacturing and development services. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, forging strategic alliances, and managing key client relationships across development and manufacturing services.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in commercial leadership within a CDMO or pharma setting, with strong negotiation and strategic acumen.

Qualificações

• Proven track record in business development or commercial leadership within a CDMO or pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.
• Strong track record of selling manufacturing or development services is required.
• Previous experience of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the global business development strategy across pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare markets.
• Identify, engage, and secure new clients for pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging services.
• Strengthen existing partnerships through proactive account management and long-term relationship building.
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, and Project Management teams to ensure seamless proposal delivery and project execution.
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, and contract finalisation in line with corporate objectives.
• Provide market insights and competitor intelligence to shape growth strategies and investment decisions.
• Represent the organisation at global industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

Conhecimentos

Business development

Commercial leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Account management

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Business

Advanced degree (advantageous)

Descrição da vaga

Allerton Bishop is delighted to present an opportunity with a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) to appoint a Senior Business Development Director. This is a key commercial leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth across the company’s pharmaceutical manufacturing and development services division, building long-term partnerships with clients worldwide.

The Senior Business Development Director will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint by identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic alliances, and overseeing key client relationships across both development and manufacturing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global business development strategy across pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare markets.
• Identify, engage, and secure new clients for pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging services.
• Strengthen existing partnerships through proactive account management and long-term relationship building.
• As the Business Development Director, you will collaborate with Technical, Operations, and Project Management teams to ensure seamless proposal delivery and project execution.
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, and contract finalisation in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Provide market insights and competitor intelligence to shape growth strategies and investment decisions.
• Represent the organisation at global industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

Your Background

• Proven track record in business development or commercial leadership within a CDMO or pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.
• Strong track record of selling manufacturing or development services is required.
• Previous experience of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing is essential.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Keywords

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