About the Role: Vantra Partners have been trusted to find a commercially driven Vice President of Business Development to support the continued growth of a US-based mid-sized biologics CDMO. This individual will be responsible for identifying and securing new business , developing strategic relationships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies , and expanding the company's presence in the biologics market. The ideal candidate will bring established industry relationships , a strong track record of commercial success , and a deep understanding of the biologics development and manufacturing landscape. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve commercial targets. Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies seeking biologics development and manufacturing services. Leverage an established industry network to generate leads, build strategic partnerships, and expand the customer base. Manage the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification and proposal development through commercial negotiation and contract execution. Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across emerging biotech and established pharmaceutical organizations. Collaborate with technical, operations, and executive teams to align customer requirements with company capabilities. Maintain a strong commercial pipeline, accurate forecasts, and disciplined CRM reporting. Represent the company at industry conferences, partnering events, and customer meetings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of business development/commercial experience within the CDMO, biologics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated success in securing new business and achieving revenue growth targets. Established relationships within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, ideally with experience selling biologics development and manufacturing services. Understanding of biologics development and manufacturing, including relevant process development, scale-up, and clinical or commercial manufacturing services. Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic relationship-building skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented, mid-sized organization. Ability to work remotely within the United States and travel as required.