🌍 Director/Senior Director, Business Development – Remote | Global CDMO | Small Molecule APIs
Are you a strategic dealmaker with a passion for chemistry and a proven track record in the CDMO space? Join a leading global CDMO partner delivering high-quality small molecule API services to innovators worldwide.
We’re looking for a Director / Senior Director of Business Development to drive growth, build partnerships, and expand our client base across across biotechs in the UK and EU. This is a remote-based role with a world leading company.
🔍 About the Role:
As a key member of the commercial leadership team, you will:
* Develop and execute business development strategies to drive new API project acquisitions.
* Identify and close opportunities with biotech and pharma partners.
* Manage complex sales cycles from first contact through contract negotiations.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and operational teams to align customer needs with our capabilities.
✅ What You Bring:
* 5–10+ years of business development experience in the CDMO space.
* Strong knowledge of small molecule API development and manufacturing .
* Background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (BSc, MSc, or PhD preferred).
* Proven ability to lead complex client relationships and long sales cycles.
* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and across time zones.