Business Development Director, CDMO

A fast-growing, innovation-led organization in the life sciences sector is looking for a Business Development Director to drive client acquisition across the biotech and pharmaceutical landscape. This position focuses on securing partnerships for early-stage drug development services, with added scope in API and intermediate manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with small to mid-sized biotech and pharma companies

• Promote the company’s capabilities in medicinal chemistry, custom synthesis, and integrated drug discovery services

• Work closely with internal scientific and technical teams to align services with client needs

• Represent the organization at relevant industry events, conferences, and client meetings

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of business development experience within CRO/CDMO or drug discovery environments

• Background in Chemistry or a related scientific field (Bachelor’s or Master’s level preferred)

• Experience in API development or manufacturing sales is a strong plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable operating independently in a remote setting

If you're passionate about building strategic partnerships in science-driven markets, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth environment.