Director of Business Development

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Are you a commercially and technically minded business development leader with a passion for biomanufacturing?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape commercial growth across microbial, mammalian, and gene therapy manufacturing platforms for a fast-growing CDMO with global ambitions.

As Senior Director of Business Development, you’ll play a key role in accelerating revenue growth through consultative selling, strategic client engagement, and deep cross-functional collaboration. You’ll represent a full suite of CDMO services, driving client solutions from early development through commercial production.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans across the U.S. and international territories, aligned with technical capabilities in microbial, mammalian, and gene therapy.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities, from lead generation to closing complex service agreements.

• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and technical partner.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (scientific, operational, quality, and proposal teams) to develop tailored, high-impact client solutions.

• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings.

• Conduct competitive and market analysis to drive territory-specific growth strategies.

• Maintain CRM records and pipeline visibility to support forecasting and commercial reporting. What

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences; advanced degree (MBA or scientific master’s) strongly preferred.

• 5+ years of successful sales or business development experience in the biotech, CDMO, or life sciences services sector.

• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, including microbial, mammalian, and gene therapy manufacturing processes.

• Proven track record of managing a technical sales cycle with multiple stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong strategic thinking with attention to detail and execution.

• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office suite. Why Join?

• Work for a dynamic, growth-oriented CDMO making a global impact.

• Influence strategy while engaging in meaningful, science-driven client relationships.

• Join a passionate, collaborative commercial team with deep technical support.

• Competitive compensation package with base salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

CDMO (Microbial, Mammalian, and Gene Therapy)

Apply here or connect with Phillip Marsh to set up a call.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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