Senior Director, East Coast BD - GMP Analytics & CMC

TalentCore; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCore is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development for GMP analytical development and CMC services. This remote, field-based role covers the US East Coast with up to 60% travel and targets pharma/biotech clients.

You will lead growth across the region, identify opportunities, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure. A strong scientific foundation and CRO/CDMO sales track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of business development or sales in CRO/CDMO life sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, biology, or pharma sciences.
• Proven experience selling GMP analytical services (QC/release, stability, method development).
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work remotely/in field-based role.
• Experience engaging scientific decision-makers in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities across the US East Coast pharma/biotech markets.
• Identify and engage prospective customers requiring GMP analytical testing and drug development.
• Sell analytical services including QC/release testing, stability testing, and analytical method development.
• Build and manage a commercial pipeline and oversee full sales cycle.
• Develop relationships with R&D, analytical development, QA, and commercial stakeholders.
• Translate customer requirements into service proposals with technical teams.
• Navigate GMP requirements in complex sales processes.
• Travel regularly within US East Coast territory for meetings and BD activities.

Skills

GMP analytical testing

Business development

Pharma/biotech sales

Client engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences

Job description

TalentCore is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development for GMP analytical development and CMC services. This remote, field-based role covers the US East Coast with up to 60% travel and targets pharma/biotech clients.

You will lead growth across the region, identify opportunities, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure. A strong scientific foundation and CRO/CDMO sales track record are essential.