Senior Director, Business Development CDMO Services

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contract development and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to spearhead strategic growth across its service portfolio. This role involves managing high-value partnerships, driving revenue expansion, and requires extensive experience in the CDMO sector. The position offers flexible working arrangements, high-level visibility, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive earning potential

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharmaceutical services.
• Strong knowledge across modalities like small molecules, biologics, or ADCs.
• Proven success in closing complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategies across multiple therapeutic and modality areas.
• Build and maintain key client relationships from initial contact to deal closure.
• Collaborate with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs.

Skills

Business Development

Commercial Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Collaborative Approach

Job description

Job Title: Senior Director, Business Development CDMO Services

Location:

UK (Remote)

Travel:

Approximately 50%

Sector:

CDMO

Level:

Senior Director

Job Description:

A global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across its service portfolio, including small molecules, biologics, ADCs, peptides, and oligonucleotides. This senior, client-facing role involves managing high-value partnerships and driving long-term revenue expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead business development strategies across multiple therapeutic and modality areas.
2. Build and maintain key client relationships from initial contact to deal closure.
3. Collaborate with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs.
4. Represent the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations.

Required Experience:

1. Minimum of 10+ years in business development or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharmaceutical services.
2. Strong knowledge across modalities such as small molecules, biologics, or ADCs.
3. Proven success in closing complex deals and establishing client trust.
4. Excellent communication skills, a commercial mindset, and a collaborative approach.

What’s on Offer:

• Global capabilities and an innovation-led culture.
• High-level visibility and decision-making authority.
• Flexible working arrangements, attractive earning potential, and a supportive team environment.