Business Development Manager

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect in the United States is seeking a business development professional to drive international B2B growth in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on oncology and CMO/CDMO partnerships.

You will identify and engage potential partners, assess commercial opportunities for feasibility and profitability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute deals while monitoring market trends.

Qualifications

• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Fluent English (C1) and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Network within the pharmaceutical industry and ability to work in multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage CMO/CDMO agreements and partnerships, and represent the client at international events and industry trade fairs to promote collaboration and new growth opportunities.
• Work with internal teams across operations, regulatory affairs, technology transfer, supply chain, and finance to support project execution and inform commercial strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

English (C1)

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Results-oriented

Education

University degree (economics, international business, business administration, or industrial/commercial engineering)

Job description

Overview

the client is seeking a business development professional to help drive international B2B growth within the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on oncology and contract manufacturing partnerships. In this role, you will identify and engage potential business partners, assess commercial opportunities for feasibility and profitability, and ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage CMO/CDMO agreements and partnerships, and represent the client at international events and industry trade fairs to promote collaboration and new growth opportunities.


• Work closely with internal teams across operations, regulatory affairs, technology transfer, supply chain, and finance to support smooth project execution, while tracking market trends and sharing insights to inform commercial strategies.

Qualifications

• University degree in economics, international business, business administration, or industrial/commercial engineering, along with 3–5 years of business development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in B2B and CMO/CDMO environments.


• Experience with sterile products is an advantage; strong negotiation and contract management skills; fluent English at a high level (C1); proactive, results-oriented approach with strong interpersonal and strategic thinking abilities.


• An existing professional network within the industry and the ability to thrive in multicultural environments will be valued.