Business Development Manager, Pharmaceutical

FLOWSERVE CORPORATE; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement planning

FSA/HSA

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Flowserve in Irving, TX is seeking a Principal Business Development Manager for Pharmaceutical Markets to lead growth with priority manufacturers and CDMOs across North America. You will develop strategic relationships, identify project and aftermarket opportunities, and coordinate Flowserve teams to deliver integrated flow-control solutions.

This high-impact, customer-facing role shapes Flowserve’s presence in small-molecule drug manufacturing, expands equipment standardization, and drives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing strategic accounts and converting opportunities into bookings.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related process industries.
• Understanding of GMP environments and pharmaceutical purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for priority pharma customers and targets.
• Build relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, and leadership to identify growth opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue greenfield, expansion, modernization, and reliability projects from planning to award.
• Engage with project owners, design consultants, equipment manufacturers, and skid builders to influence specifications.
• Coordinate internal teams to support vendor qualification, listings, proposals, and order conversion.
• Expand aftermarket growth by identifying service needs, spare parts, repairs, and lifecycle management.
• Develop relationships with distributors and partners to improve access to priority accounts and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate account plans and pipeline records and report progress against targets.

Skills

Strategic account management

Pharmaceutical manufacturing knowledge

GMP awareness

CRM proficiency

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Business degree with relevant experience

Tools

FlowForce CRM

Project management software

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Business Development Manager, Pharmaceutical

Your Role and Impact

As the Principal Business Development Manager for Pharmaceutical Markets, you will lead growth with priority pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract development and manufacturing organizations across North America. You will develop strategic customer relationships, identify project and aftermarket opportunities, and coordinate Flowserve teams to deliver integrated solutions across customer sites.

This is a high-impact, customer-facing role with the opportunity to shape Flowserve’s presence in small-molecule drug manufacturing. Your work will help establish long-term customer partnerships, expand equipment standardization, and generate repeatable project and service growth across the Flowserve portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for priority pharmaceutical customers, including investment plans, key sites, stakeholders, product opportunities, and project and aftermarket booking targets.

• Build relationships with customer stakeholders in engineering, procurement, operations, maintenance, and corporate leadership to identify and advance growth opportunities.

• Identify, qualify, and pursue greenfield, expansion, modernization, and reliability projects from early planning through award.

• Engage project owners, engineering and construction firms, design consultants, equipment manufacturers, and skid builders to influence specifications and position Flowserve solutions.

• Coordinate internal product, commercial, and service teams to support vendor qualification, approved supplier listings, proposals, negotiations, and order conversion.

• Expand aftermarket growth by identifying installed equipment, reliability gaps, service needs, spare-parts requirements, repair opportunities, upgrades, and preventive-maintenance programs.

• Develop relationships with distributors, channel partners, engineering firms, and other industry partners that improve access to priority accounts and project opportunities.

• Maintain accurate account plans and opportunity records in FlowForce CRM, lead account and pipeline reviews, and report progress against project, aftermarket, and customer-growth targets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, a business degree combined with relevant technical industry experience.

• Five or more years of experience in business development, technical sales, or strategic account management supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related process industries.

• Demonstrated experience developing strategic accounts, building qualified project pipelines, and converting opportunities into commercial bookings.

• Working knowledge of small-molecule API manufacturing, pharmaceutical utilities, and the application of pumps, vacuum equipment, valves, seals, and related services.

• Understanding of pharmaceutical purchasing and qualification practices, GMP environments, and customer requirements for reliability, traceability, materials, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, API producers, CDMOs, engineering and construction firms, equipment manufacturers, distributors, or service partners in North America.

• Experience leading multi-site account development, vendor qualification, equipment standardization, or cross-portfolio commercial pursuits.

• Experience identifying and developing installed-base service, repair, spare-parts, reliability, or lifecycle-management opportunities.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional commercial teams and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

• Strong CRM, forecasting, planning, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to travel extensively across North America and periodically to Europe.

Benefits

At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options designed to support you and your family’s needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well-being—regardless of role or life stage.

Our benefits* may include:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Parental leave

• Life, supplemental life, child, spouse, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

*Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.

Req ID : R-21544

Job Family Group : Sales

Job Family : SA Business Development

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