Business Development

Role Overview:

This role will be responsible for spearhead commercial growth and establishing a robust client base for our CRO/ CDMO business. Build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue by acquiring pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty chemical customers. This is a foundational role requiring deep industry knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex business deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and convert new business opportunities, with a focus on NCE projects.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and closure.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers across the biopharma development ecosystem.
• Serve as the commercial link between clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment with technical and operational capabilities.
• Representing the organization at industry forums, conferences, and business development meetings.
• Provide market insights that shape commercial strategy through competitive intelligence and client feedback.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 5-10 years of business development experience in a CDMO, with strong expertise in small molecule APIs.
• Strong understanding of drug development pipelines, especially early-phase NCE programs.
• Ph.D./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related science field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are preferred.