Head of Business Development

Hartmann Young; Singapore; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CDMO organization in advanced therapies seeks a Head of Business Development for APAC. This executive role involves driving commercial growth, securing client relationships, and building strategic partnerships across the region, particularly in biotech and pharma. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of cell and gene therapy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development or commercial leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of cell therapy, gene therapy, or biologics.
• Experience in building partnerships across APAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business development strategy for APAC.
• Drive commercial discussions from engagement to deal closure.
• Build strategic partnerships across the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Head of Business Development - APAC

Cell & Gene Therapy / CDMO

A leading CDMO organisation operating in the advanced therapies space is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Leader to drive commercial growth and strategic partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

This is a confidential executive search for a company at the forefront of cell and gene therapy manufacturing, with a strong clinical and commercial pipeline and operations in a GMP-certified facility.

The organisation works with top-tier global biotech and pharma clients and is scaling its presence across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business development strategy for APAC, identifying and securing new client relationships.
• Drive end-to-end commercial discussions—from early engagement through deal closure.
• Build strategic partnerships with biotech, pharma, and research institutions across the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (technical, regulatory, operations) to support client onboarding and program success.
• Represent the organization at industry events and conferences in the APAC region.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years in business development, partnerships, or commercial leadership roles within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CDMO environments.
• Deep understanding of cell therapy, gene therapy, biologics, or ATMPs.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships across APAC markets—particularly in Japan, South Korea, China, or Singapore.
• Proven ability to manage complex deal structures and engage with both scientific and C-level stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed.