Senior) Director of Business Development

Proteros is a privately held early-stage services provider in structure-based drug discovery with a cutting-edge discovery engine tailored to unlock even the most technically challenging targets. Proteros’ work is built on scientific excellence and supports its clients to reach the right results and accelerate their overall research timelines. Proteros supports most of the world’s 20 largest pharma companies and more than 250 pharmaceutical and biotech partners in the US, Europe and Japan.

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to expand Proteros' market presence on the East Coast
• Growing current business, identifying and developing new business opportunities with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, leveraging a deep industry network.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to drive strategic partnerships across stand-alone and integrated businesses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with Proteros' goals and objectives, facilitating cross-functional cooperation.
• Lead high-level negotiations and close deals that drive significant revenue growth.
• Represent Proteros at major industry events, conferences, and meetings to enhance brand visibility and network with industry leaders.

• Minimum of 10 years of business development experience, ideally with 5 years’ expertise in the CRO industry.
• Proven track record of successful sales and territory management experience within the CRO space.
• Degree in a life science-related field.
• Extensive network within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, with ability to leverage these connections to sign business.
• Deep understanding of early drug discovery processes, structural biology, proteins, biologics, biophysics, and integrated programs through.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective business development strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong professional relationships.
• Highly self-motivated, result-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (Munich, Germany)

• An industry leader at an inflection point, with considerable growth and expanding capabilities ahead.
• An organization positioned for disruptive changes in the CRO market.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• An innovative field of work in an exciting industry.
• A long term, responsible position in a healthy, growing and future oriented company.
• Comprehensive onboarding to prepare you optimally for your area of responsibility.
• Multicultural teams and an open corporate culture.