Senior Director, Business Development CDMO Services

NEPSE Trading; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura BioSearch in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development for CDMO services. This remote role leads strategic growth across small molecule, biologics, ADCs, peptides, and oligos, with ~50% travel and high-visibility engagement with clients.

You will drive BD strategy, build key relationships from first contact to close, coordinate with technical and executive teams, and represent the company at major conferences and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in BD or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharma services.
• Strong knowledge across modalities (small molecule, biologics, or ADCs).
• Proven track record of winning complex deals and building client trust.
• Strong communicator, commercially minded, and highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy across multiple therapeutic and modality areas.
• Build and manage key client relationships, from first contact through to close.
• Partner with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs.
• Represent the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations.

Skills

Business development

Commercial leadership

Strong communicator

Client relationship management

Job description

# Senior Director, Business Development CDMO ServicesAura BioSearchUnited KingdomFull timeRemoteGBP 150,000 – 200,000Apply by Dec 19, 2026## About the roleSenior Director, Business Development CDMO Services Location: UK (Remote) | Travel: ~50% Sector: CDMO | Level: Senior Director A global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) is hiring a Senior Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across its service portfolio (small molecule, biologics, ADCs, peptides, and oligonucleotides). This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for high-value partnerships and long-term revenue expansion.### ResponsibilitiesLead business development strategy across multiple therapeutic and modality areas Build and manage key client relationships, from first contact through to close Partner with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs Represent the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations Required Experience: 10+ years in BD or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharma services Strong knowledge across modalities (small molecule, biologics, or ADCs) Proven track record of winning complex deals and building client trust Strong communicator, commercially minded, and highly collaborative Whats on offer: Global capabilities and innovation-led culture Senior-level visibility and decision-making input Flexible working, strong earning potential, and a supportive team Originally posted on Himalayas## Required skillsDirector of Business DevelopmentSenior Director Of Business DevelopmentBusiness Development DirectorPharmaceutical Business DevelopmentCDMO Business DevelopmentSenior Director Business DevelopmentCDMO Sales DirectorDirector Business DevelopmentEmployment type: Full timeLocation: United KingdomRemote: RemoteSalary: GBP 150,000 – 200,000Posted on: Oct 21, 2026Apply by: Dec 19, 2026Source: Himalayas