Director of Business Development

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in small molecule API services is seeking a Director of Business Development to enhance their client base across the UK and EU. This remote role focuses on strategic partnerships, leveraging your expertise in chemistry, and driving growth in a dynamic, competitive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of business development experience in the CDMO space.
• Strong knowledge of small molecule API development.
• Background in chemistry or related scientific discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies.
• Identify and close opportunities with biotech and pharma partners.
• Manage complex sales cycles from first contact through negotiations.

Skills

Business Development

Strategy Development

Client Relationship Management

Sales Cycle Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

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Director of Business Development, Crawley, West Sussex

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Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Director/Senior Director, Business Development – Remote | Global CDMO | Small Molecule APIs

Are you a strategic dealmaker with a passion for chemistry and a proven track record in the CDMO space? Join a leading global CDMO partner delivering high-quality small molecule API services to innovators worldwide.

We’re looking for a Director/Senior Director of Business Development to drive growth, build partnerships, and expand our client base across biotechs in the UK and EU. This is a remote-based role with a world-leading company.

About the Role:

As a key member of the commercial leadership team, you will:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive new API project acquisitions.
• Identify and close opportunities with biotech and pharma partners.
• Manage complex sales cycles from first contact through contract negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and operational teams to align customer needs with our capabilities.

What You Bring:

• 5–10+ years of business development experience in the CDMO space.
• Strong knowledge of small molecule API development and manufacturing.
• Background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (BSc, MSc, or PhD preferred).
• Proven ability to lead complex client relationships and long sales cycles.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and across time zones.