Mantell Associates
Overview
Mantell Associates is a leading global CDMO, who is seeking a seasoned, commercially savvy Director of Business Development to drive growth across the East Coast USA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a compelling commercial strategy to grow CDMO services - including drug substance, drug product, and analytical capabilities - across the East Coast life sciences ecosystems
- Lead full-cycle business development: from prospecting and relationship-building to proposal development, negotiation, and closing deals
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with biotech, pharma, and advanced therapy organizations in key markets across the East Coast
- Collaborate closely with internal functions - R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance - to align service offerings with client needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Monitor regional market trends, assess competitive landscape, and refine value proposition to maximize differentiation and client impact
- Represent the company at industry events, scientific conferences, and partnering forums to deepen market presence and drive pipeline development
Qualifications
- 7+ years of proven business development or commercial leadership experience within a CDMO or biopharma services environment
- Demonstrated track record in securing high-value contracts with biotech or pharma clients on the U.S. East Coast
- Deep understanding of R&D and manufacturing workflows, and the flexibility to craft bespoke service models that resonate with client objectives
- Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and relationship-management skills - comfortable working at both executive and technical levels
- Results-driven mindset with experience in leading cross-functional, geographically distributed teams
- Located on the East Coast USA, with readiness for regular regional travel
About Mantell Associates
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0) .
Job details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Business Development, General Business, and Sales
- Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing