Business Development Manager

Mantell Associates is partnered with a CDMO specializing in biologics, cell and gene therapy process development and manufacturing. This organisation is seeking a technically proficient and commercially driven Business Development Manager to accelerate commercial growth across strategic accounts and help shape the company’s presence in key market segments.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a high‑growth CDMO, influence commercial strategy, and contribute to advancing transformative biologics and cell & gene therapies.

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth within biologics and cell & gene therapy markets
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new customer opportunities, including biopharma, biotech and emerging cell & gene therapy companies
• Lead complex sales cycles from initial engagement through proposal development, contracting and successful account hand‑off
• Build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders including senior R&D, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams (Scientific, Technical Operations, Marketing, Regulatory) to align commercial strategies with service capabilities and market needs
• Track market, technology and competitor trends to provide actionable insights and support strategic positioning
• Represent the company at industry conferences, partnering events and customer meetings

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years of business development, strategic sales or commercial alliance experience within the biologics or cell & gene therapy CDMO / biopharmaceutical services sector
• Demonstrated success in prospecting, negotiating and closing multi‑year, high‑value commercial agreements
• Strong scientific literacy coupled with commercial acumen and the ability to communicate value propositions to technical and executive audiences
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to manage complex opportunities and work collaboratively across global teams
• Willingness to travel as required to support customer engagements and industry events.

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0).