The Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Director to expand our footprint across Europe. This role will focus on building new client relationships and strengthening partnerships with pharma and biotech companies developing peptide-based therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business opportunities for custom peptide synthesis and CDMO services across the European market.
- Partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to understand project needs across discovery, preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.
- Develop tailored proposals in collaboration with technical and project management teams.
- Lead negotiations and manage contracts to closure.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
- Provide market insights to inform strategy and identify emerging trends in peptide therapeutics.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of business development or commercial leadership experience in CDMO, biotech, or pharmaceutical services, ideally with a focus on peptides or biologics.
- Strong knowledge of custom synthesis, GMP manufacturing, and regulatory expectations for peptide-based drug development.
- Established network across European pharma and biotech sectors.
- Proven ability to close deals and manage long-term strategic accounts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous.
- What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing global CDMO with a strong track record in peptides.
- Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
- The chance to shape European business strategy and make a direct impact on company growth.
- A collaborative environment backed by world-class technical expertise and infrastructure.