Mantell Associates is currently partnered with one of the most innovative organisations in the CDMO space in their search for a Business Unit Head for their Biologics and Vaccines Franchise.

Business Unit Head, Biologics & Vaccines - Responsibilities:

• Establish, develop, and close business deals

• Direct outreach initiatives to potential partners, evaluate opportunities and negotiate contract terms

• Proactively identify and lead strategic partnership or collaborative research and/or in-licensing/out-licensing opportunities with biotech and pharmaceutical companies

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, potential collaboration partners, and other high value business relationships in line with the company's vision, strategy, and long-term plans

• Hold responsibility for driving the company's strategic BD & growth plans

• Stay up to date with competitive intelligence, keeping abreast of research and development in this field

• Prepare BD documents, presentations, and briefing books

• Accountable for the development of a comprehensive and timely due diligence package to include a full assessment (scientific evaluation, regulatory, CMC, manufacturing, clinical development, financial, reimbursement issues, competitive landscape) of external opportunities, and make recommendations for approval

Business Unit Head, Biologics & Vaccines - Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutics, Life Science or an equivalent field

• Possess several years of experience in Sales or Business Development

• Able to translate excellent customer service and advice into long-term customer relationships and sales success

• Possess strong industry knowledge

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.