(Senior) Director of Business Development - Drug Discovery

TechTree; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term cooperation

Competitive base salary

International workplace

Training programme

Career development

Job summary

Selvita is seeking a (Senior) Director of Business Development - Drug Discovery to drive growth across the US East Coast, selling integrated drug discovery services to pharma and biotech clients. You will own the client experience from first touchpoint to signed contract and tailor solutions with internal teams.

The role is open at Director or Senior Director level, depending on experience, with field-based travel up to 60% and a path to longer-term partnership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development / sales at a CRO or CDMO.
• Experience selling across all drug discovery markets from Discovery to Development.
• Track record of developing and managing client relationships.
• Strong BD and sales strategy planning and execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategy for the US East Coast region.
• Prospect new accounts, plan outreach, and generate leads.
• Engage with clients, coordinate presentations, and support proposals.
• Own deals from first touchpoint to close with long-term relationships.
• Prepare client-specific presentations and coordinate internal delivery.
• Monitor market intelligence, pricing, and competitors.
• Promote complex drug discovery services to pharma/biotech teams.
• Represent Selvita at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Life sciences

Relationship building

Pharma/Biotech

Strategic planning

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Selvita is a global integrated drug discovery partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With laboratories in Poland (Krakow & Poznan) and Croatia (Zagreb), and business offices in Cambridge (UK), the Greater Boston Area and the San Francisco Bay Area, Selvita supports clients at every stage from early discovery through to preclinical research.

The research Selvita does has a direct impact on human lives, and the company's growth is built on its people: a friendly, collaborative team where great people are the key asset. Selvita in Poland holds the Great Place to Work® certification.

The role

As (Senior) Director of Business Development - Drug Discovery, you'll drive growth across the US East Coast corridor, selling Selvita's integrated drug discovery services to pharma and biotech clients. You'll identify new growth areas, align Selvita's scientific offering with current trends in drug discovery, and own the client experience from first touchpoint to signed contract.

The role is open at Director or Senior Director level, depending on experience.

What you'll do

Commercial strategy: Work closely with the Business Development team to execute commercial strategies, goals, actions and budgets for your region.

Prospecting: Proactively prospect new accounts, plan your own schedule, and generate leads through outreach and inbound enquiries.

Client engagement: Call on prospective accounts, provide technical information, coordinate presentations and support proposal generation.

Deal ownership: Shepherd the internal process from initial touchpoint to close so every client has a positive experience; negotiate contracts with a long-term relationship mindset.

Tailored solutions: Prepare client-specific presentations and data, and work with internal teams to turn client needs into delivery.

Market intelligence: Track competitor pricing and offerings, and help BD leadership size market potential, client requirements and competitor strengths and weaknesses.

Complex sales: Promote sophisticated services to pharma and biotech R&D teams.

Representation: Represent Selvita at industry events and conferences.

What you bring

BS in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or another Life Sciences discipline (advanced degree preferred)

5+ years in business development / sales at a CRO, CDMO or related field

Experience selling across all drug discovery markets, from Discovery to Development

Track record of developing and managing internal and external client relationships

Strong ability to build relationships with new key partners and stakeholders

Experience working with pharma companies and biotech startups throughout the drug discovery and development cycle

Strong BD and sales strategy planning and execution, with a results-oriented approach

Sharp commercial sense and the ability to spot growth opportunities

Excellent communication, marketing and presentation skills

Self-motivated and adaptable; works well independently and as part of a team

Logistics

Location: US East Coast (Boston, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia or North Carolina), field-based

Travel: up to 60% per year

Level: Director or Senior Director, depending on experience

What we offer

Long-term cooperation based on stable employment conditions

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

An inspiring, international workplace with strong team spirit

Training programme for scientific and sales development (Peer to Peer Academy, scientific lectures, conference participation)

Career development that grows with the company