We’re seeking an experienced, commercially driven Director of Business Development to join our growing CDMO team, focused on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) services. This is a client-facing, high-impact role responsible for expanding our pipeline, closing strategic accounts, and helping biopharma clients bring critical therapies to market.
Base pay range
$180.00 / yr - $220.00 / yr
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and close new API CDMO business opportunities across innovator and specialty pharma clients
- Lead end-to-end BD activities — from prospecting to proposal development, contract negotiation, and handover to project teams
- Build long-term partnerships with biopharma companies developing small molecule APIs (early- to late-stage)
- Represent the company at key industry events, trade shows, and face-to-face client meetings across the East Coast and beyond
- Collaborate closely with Technical, Project Management, and Regulatory teams to align proposals with capabilities and timelines
- Provide accurate revenue forecasting, pipeline updates, and market intelligence to senior leadership
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles within a CDMO, CMO, or pharmaceutical services companyDeep understanding of small molecule API development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing processesProven track record of meeting / exceeding sales targets in a technical, solution-based selling environmentStrong network within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, ideally across the East CoastExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsLocated on the East Coast. Ideally New England area.What’s on Offer
Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus or commissionStrong benefits package and equity opportunities (where applicable)Opportunity to join a high-growth, quality-focused CDMO with a strong technical reputationAutonomy, visibility, and the ability to shape commercial strategy in a critical marketCollaborative culture with a mission-driven team focused on client success and patient impactIf you’re passionate about pharmaceutical science and thrive on building strategic partnerships in the API development space, we’d love to connect.
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