Senior Manager/Associate Director - Business Development - CRO/CDMO/API/Pharmaceutical Services

Job Title: Senior Manager / Associate Director - Business Development (CRO/CDMO)

Department: Business Development

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 10 - 15 Years

Industry: CRO / CDMO / CRDMO / API / Pharmaceutical Services

Education: M.Sc Chemistry / Ph.D Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicinal Chemistry / Organic Chemistry or related discipline

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated Business Development professional to drive global business growth for our CRO/CDMO business focused on Small Molecules, API Development, Drug Discovery, Process Development, and Manufacturing Services.

The candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, acquiring new customers, building strategic relationships, generating RFQs, and converting opportunities into revenue across North America, Europe, Japan, and Korea.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive new business acquisition for CRO/CDMO services.

- Develop and execute business development strategies across global markets.

- Generate RFQs, RFPs, and new project opportunities.

- Build relationships with Biotech, Pharma, and Specialty Chemical companies.

- Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

- Promote Medicinal Chemistry, Process Development, API Development, CMC, and Manufacturing Services.

- Attend international conferences, partnering events, and customer meetings.

- Work closely with technical and project teams to develop proposals and commercial offerings.

- Maintain sales pipeline and achieve business targets.

- Provide market intelligence and competitive insights.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 10 - 15 years of Business Development experience in CRO/CDMO/CRDMO industry.

- Strong exposure to Small Molecules, APIs, Drug Discovery, Process Development, or Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Services.

- Proven track record in client acquisition and revenue generation.

- Strong network with Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies.

- Experience handling North America, Europe, APAC, Japan, or Korea markets.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

- Willingness to travel extensively across domestic and international markets.