Head of Business Development - CRDMO

Posted 26 March 2023
Salary Competitive
LocationEurope
Job type Full Time
Discipline Large Molecule
Contact NameOnur Dilek

Job description

Mantell Associates is partnered with a niche and innovative CRDMO on their search for a Head of Business Development, where you will be an integral member of the leadership team and responsible for the entire commercial department. You will play a key role in identifying and developing prospects to expand the portfolio and growth, through a combination of organic and inorganic focus globally. Do you have CDMO/CRO experience and aim to be a part of a rapidly growing organisation?

This company is experiencing an exciting period of transformation, focused on various areas across formulation research and development of biological drugs and vaccines including process development and analytical services. You will have the opportunity to work with a company focused on building a sustainable culture and improving the quality of life for humanity.

Head of Business Development Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading a solid Business Development team (10+ people) consisting of sales, marketing, and proposal functions

  • Identifying and creating sales goals & strategies to achieve these within the budget frame together with the team – aligned with the company strategy, mission and vision

  • Ensuring that the team is organised accordingly to reach the goals and responsibilities

  • Executing Business Development strategy by discovering new business segments, account strategies and technology while establishing strategic partnerships globally

  • Developing business relationships with existing clients through key account management

Head of Business Development Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and a PhD or MSc

  • 5+ years of experience within the CDMO/CRO industry

  • 5+ plus years of experience leading high-performing teams

  • Experience across project management, business development, sales and marketing for global markets

  • Drug product development experience in the field of biologics, gene and cell therapy products and/or vaccines

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please get in touch with Onur Dilek at onur.dilek@mantellassociates.com or on +44 (0)20 3854 7700.