Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager Germany CDMO

My client, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) at the forefront of providing innovative solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Development Manager.

They are a young and growing pharma service organisation offering fully-integrated services from cell line engineering over process development and drug quality control up to broad bioanalytical capabilities for preclinical and clinical studies.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, fostering relationships with potential clients, and expanding the client base in alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities within target market segments.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve revenue targets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, including key decision-makers.
• Lead the development and delivery of compelling presentations, proposals, and pitches to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical, operations, and finance.
• Independently draft proposals and pricing calculations in consultation with respective departments.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape to identify emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote our services.
• Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities and market insights.
• Act as the account manager for signed projects.

Must have qualifications :

• Master’s degree or PhD in life sciences (I.e., Biology, Biochemistry)
• 3-5 years' experience working within a CDMO organisation - Proven track record of success in business development within the CDMO industry.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Beneficial & 'Nice-to-have'

• Experience in cell line drug development
• Experience with proteins
• Experience or network within the US life science market

If you are interested in this position, please apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.