Director of Business Development

AL Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AL Solutions is hiring an experienced Business Development Director to lead client acquisition and relationship management in the pharmaceutical sector. This remote position involves identifying new business opportunities and managing critical client relationships across key U.S. territories. Ideal candidates have a strong background in business development within a CDMO or CRO environment and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus

Stock options available after one year

Full benefits including healthcare, 401K, and PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a client-facing commercial role.
• Proven track record in business development or sales within a CDMO, CRO, or pharma services environment.
• Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities for development and GMP manufacturing services.
• Build and manage relationships with biotech and pharma clients, from initial contact to contract negotiation.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or business field

Job description

This range is provided by AL Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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CEO & Founder of AL Solutions - Headhunting Senior Executives, Life Sciences - USA & EMEA

Business Development Director / Manager / Sr Director – Small Molecules, Drug Product

Location: Remote (USA-based, ideally near a key pharma hub)

Industry: Pharmaceutical CDMO - Small Molecules, Drug Product

We’re working with a rapidly growing, specialty CDMO that is investing heavily in its site, people, and commercial capabilities. With a strong scientific foundation and a focus on enabling formulation technologies, this business partners with biotech and pharmaceutical companies to solve complex solubility and bioavailability challenges across preclinical to commercial stages.

Their site is in expansion mode — preparing for commercial manufacturing, hiring top-tier talent, and winning new projects from a mix of innovative biotech clients and established pharma companies.

To support continued growth, they’re hiring experienced Business Development Directors or Managers to lead client acquisition and relationship management across key U.S. territories (Northeast, West Coast, RTP, Midwest, or similar).

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities for development and GMP manufacturing services
• Build and manage relationships with biotech and pharma clients, from initial contact through to contract negotiation
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Lead bid/proposal development and support internal teams with technical scoping
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and client targeting

Requirements

• A proven track record in business development or sales within a CDMO, CRO, or pharma services environment
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, ideally with experience in formulation or drug product manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 years in a client-facing commercial role
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Degree in a relevant scientific or business field (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Biology, Engineering, or similar)
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and drive results
• Remote role with national territory responsibility
• 30-40% travel expected
• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Stock options available after one year
• Full benefits including healthcare, 401K, and PTO

This is a unique opportunity to join a business that’s on the rise, with a compelling scientific platform, a high-performing leadership team, and a growing commercial footprint.

Apply to learn more about this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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