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Director of Business Development

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Lead Candidate
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Pharma Sales, B2B Sales, Business Development, Industrial Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location:
Boston or East Coast USA – Remote

WHO?

A well-established pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across development, manufacturing and commercialization.

The organization specializes in oral solid and liquid dosage forms, formulation and product development, commercial manufacturing and related technical services.

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to generate new business, develop customer relationships and drive revenue growth across the US market.

WHAT?
  • Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences companies
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and develop target accounts
  • Identify opportunities across product development, formulation, commercialization and manufacturing
  • Manage opportunities from initial contact through proposals, negotiations and commercial close
  • Build relationships with technical, commercial, procurement and senior decision-makers
  • Lead/support RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, proposals, pricing and negotiations
  • Partner with Product Development, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to develop customer solutions
  • Identify cross-selling and account expansion opportunities
  • Monitor market, customer pipeline and competitive activity
  • Maintain accurate CRM, forecasting and pipeline reporting
  • Represent the organization at customer meetings, conferences and industry events
  • Consistently deliver against business development, pipeline and revenue objectives
YOU!
  • 3–5+ years' experience in Business Development, Sales or Account Management
  • Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO, biotechnology or life sciences
  • Strong hunter mentality, with a proactive approach to identifying new customers, markets and revenue opportunities
  • Proven success generating new business and managing a sales pipeline
  • Experience selling pharmaceutical manufacturing, formulation, product development or related services
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing
  • Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles and engaging technical, commercial and senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial, negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with oral solid dose, oral liquid, formulation or commercial manufacturing highly desirable
  • Knowledge of GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments
  • Existing pharmaceutical/biotech relationships advantageous
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline preferred
  • Willingness to travel as required
WHY?
  • Join an established pharmaceutical CDMO
  • Sell a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services
  • Opportunity to build and own a significant US sales pipeline
  • Work across pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers and multiple dosage forms
  • Significant opportunity to contribute to commercial growth

This is a confidential search, with further information available to suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat! We’re always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself…

Lead Candidate wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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