Executive Director - Small Molecule CDMO

Posted 08 November 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationUnited States of America
Job type Full Time
Discipline Small Molecule
ReferenceBBBH1244_1699528389
Contact NameZac Cisotti

Job description

Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a well-established global CDMO organisation. They are currently looking to strengthen their Commercial team through the appointment of an Executive Director to support their small molecule division.

You will cover both drug substance APIs and drug product, tablets and capsules portfolios.


Executive Director - Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all Sales, Business Development, and Marketing activities for the organisation

  • Build and train Sales team members and allocate necessary resources

  • Identify and explore new business areas to expand the company

  • Foster long-term relationships with clients, using existing networks and sales tools to increase the client base

  • Ensure exceptional client experience across all touchpoints by effectively leading the Commercial team

  • Work closely with the Marketing team to create effective marketing strategies that attract and retain clients, raise awareness of company capabilities and services, and generate revenue

  • Negotiate contracts and agreements, and prepare client proposals and bids

  • Attend important conferences to increase the company's visibility


Executive Director - Requirements:

  • Possess professional experience working in commercial functions such as Sales, Business Development, and Key Account Management

  • Have experience in leading and managing commercial teams

  • Exhibit strong networking skills and ability to establish connections with people from diverse backgrounds

  • Demonstrate a proven track record of developing strategic partnerships

  • Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Exhibit independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable with utilising technology as an integral part of the sales process

  • Possess highly organised and detail-oriented traits, capable of managing multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously


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.