Mantell Associates is currently partnered with one of the most innovative Biologics CDMO's in the industry on their search for a Vice President (VP) of Business Development.

VP of Business Development - 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

VP of Business Development - 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.