Senior Director, Business Development CDMO Services Location: UK (Remote) | Travel: ~50% Sector: CDMO | Level: Senior Director

A global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) is hiring a Senior Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across its service portfolio (small molecule, biologics, ADCs, peptides, and oligonucleotides). This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for high-value partnerships and long-term revenue expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development strategy across multiple therapeutic and modality areas
• Build and manage key client relationships, from first contact through to close
• Partner with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs
• Represent the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations

Required Experience:

• 10+ years in BD or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharma services

• Strong knowledge across modalities (small molecule, biologics, or ADCs)

• Proven track record of winning complex deals and building client trust

• Strong communicator, commercially minded, and highly collaborative

Whats on offer:

• Global capabilities and innovation-led culture

• Senior-level visibility and decision-making input

• Flexible working, strong earning potential, and a supportive team

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