Director of Business Development

Overview

Bio Talent is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading global CDMO who have been supporting top pharmaceutical and biotech companies for over 25 years. The organization operates multiple R&D and manufacturing sites globally and is known for its technical excellence and regulatory strength.

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join the US team, focused on expanding client relationships and driving growth across the West Coast territory. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and a proven track record in CDMO/CRO business development.

• Represent and articulate the company’s platform technologies and capabilities to prospective clients.
• Lead and support proposal generation, RFIs/RFPs, contract negotiations (MSAs), and provide customer insights to internal stakeholders.
• Execute strategic BD initiatives to identify and engage new clients through market analysis and networking.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, aligning with their long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote brand awareness and capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot and develop tailored business solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required; advanced degrees (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• 5 years of BD/sales experience within CDMO/CRO, pharma, biotech, or related healthcare sectors.
• Familiarity with drug development processes, proposal creation, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Ability to support emerging biotech clients with flexible, value-driven solutions.
• Strong aptitude for learning technical and scientific concepts.
• Strong preference for a background within small molecules, ADCs, peptides, or oligonucleotides.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and 401K matching.