Senior Director of Business Development

The ideal candidate will direct the business development activities of the organizations small molecules drug substances/API business unit. These projects will involve niche molecules and chemistry that are produced exclusively for emerging, mid-sized and large pharmaceutical companies. The role will focus on promoting CDMO capabilities for mid-to-late stage clinical development and commercial projects.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, pursue and acquire business with new clients in the US market.
• Achieve and surpass assigned revenue generation targets.
• Nurture long term relationships with pre-existing customers within assigned territories.
• Promote the companies global CDMO capabilities for API/Drug Substances, with a focus on mid-to-late stage clinical development and commercial molecules.
• Formulate and implement new business development strategies/methodologies through the use of market research and insights.
• Lead cross-functional project teams covering various departments.
• Travel to the companies corporate headquarters or to client manufacturing sites up to 30% of the time.
• Stay in regular contact with clients to update them on project status and projections – ensure customers are kept fully informed via written & verbal communication.
• Ensure compliance with the budgeted sales costs in your area.
• Provide feedback to company leadership on sales/business development related topics.
• Plan and coordinate the penetration of new markets.

Qualifications:

• At least a BSc degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• A working understanding of DMFs, NDAs, ANDAs and NCEs.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the API/Generic pharmaceutical industry, covering sales or business development.
• A minimum of 3+ years in Sales/Business Development of CDMO services.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

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Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.