CMO​/CDMO Head of Business Development

Position: CMO/CDMO Head of Business Development (Future Opportunities)
Location: New York

CMO/CDMO Head of Business Development (Future Opportunities)

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Delivering Exceptional Recruiting Results for our clients @ Key Corporate Services

CMO/CDMO – Sales Leadership Roles VP of Business Development, Head of BD– Future Opportunities Must come from pharmaceutical ingredients and manufacturing services. NOT from retail pharmaceutical sales.

Locations: Nationwide (biotech hubs preferred)

About the Posting

Demand for commercial leadership in the CMO/CDMO sector continues to increase, and we expect multiple opportunities in 2026. This posting reflects the Sales Manager, Director, and Head-of-Sales roles our clients routinely entrust to us.

What These Roles Typically Include

• Leading and developing BD and commercial teams
• Driving commercial strategy, KPIs, and forecasting
• Managing major biopharma accounts and enterprise relationships
• Coaching teams to improve sales process, accountability, and execution
• Partnering with executive leadership on growth initiatives

Who Excels Here

• Leaders experienced in CDMO/CMO commercial functions
• Strong motivators who build accountable, high-output sales organizations
• Individuals comfortable in dynamic, high-growth environments

Industry Keywords

• CDMO
• CMO
• Contract Manufacturing
• Contract Development
• Pharma Services
• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Outsourcing
• Drug Substance Manufacturing
• Drug Product Manufacturing
• Commercial Manufacturing
• Clinical Manufacturing
• GMP Manufacturing
• CGMP
• Regulatory Compliance
• Process Development
• Scale-Up

Drug Substance (API / HPAPI)

• API Manufacturing
• HPAPI Manufacturing
• Potent Compound Handling
• High-Potency APIs
• Chemical Synthesis
• Small Molecule Manufacturing
• ADC's

Drug Product (Sterile / Oral / Others)

• Aseptic Manufacturing
• Sterile Fill-Finish

Oral Solid Dose (OSD)

• Oral Solid Dose
• OSD Manufacturing
• Tablet / Capsule
• Granulation
• Coating

Biologics / Advanced Therapies

• Biologics Manufacturing
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Microbial Fermentation
• Upstream / Downstream Processing
• Purification
• Single-Use Systems
• Fill-Finish (Biologics)
• Cell Therapy
• Gene Therapy
• Viral Vectors
• mRNA Manufacturing
• Plasmid DNA
• Advanced Therapies
• ATMP

Manufacturing Technology

• Process Engineering
• Analytical Development
• Formulation Development
• Method Transfer
• Process Validation / PPQ
• Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)
• Process Optimization

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

Key Corporate Services — About

Key Corporate Services has been a trusted recruiting partner to top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for more than 30 years. Our specialized focus in commercial and leadership roles within the CMO/CDMO space enables us to match high-performing talent with employers who demand excellence. Our reputation is built on discretion, industry knowledge, and long-term success for both clients and candidates.

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