Business Development Director, Discovery Biologics

Business Development Director, Discovery Biologics

Business Development Director (Biologics Discovery)

Position : Business Development Director, (Biologics Discovery)

Location : Home based - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland

FSLA Status : Exempt

Salary : $160,000 to $210,000 plus target based bonus

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects , 1,000+ CMC programmes , and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers . To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

About The Role

Are you a Scientific Director who enjoys connecting great science with real-world impact? This could be your next step. We’re looking for a scientifically minded Business Development Director to join our U.S. Biologics Business Development team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Biologics Discovery with an in-depth understanding of Biologics processes from discovery to IND, who is looking to move into a more commercial, client-facing role.

You will use your existing network and proactive outreach to identify new business opportunities and position Pharmaron as the CDMO of choice for prospective clients. You’ll cultivate and sustain strong, profitable partnerships, collaborate closely with scientific teams to shape bespoke proposals, and help translate complex scientific requirements into actionable, client-focused solutions. Your scientific insight will be vital in setting realistic expectations, building trust, and turning conversations into long-term collaborations that drive innovation in the Biologics space.

It’s a remote role with regular travel across the region and perfect for someone who wants to stay close to the science while stepping into a more commercial, outward-facing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed-upon sales and profit targets, aggressively driving business growth and profitability for Biologics business.
• Cultivate, manage, and maintain professional relationships with clients, with particular emphasis on their senior management teams.
• Stay informed about Pharmaron's growing capabilities in Biologics and related downstream services to engage in informed discussions with clients and prospective clients about our offerings.
• Work closely with Pharmaron scientists to ensure that client expectations are realistic and achievable, thus ensuring customer satisfaction.
• With a growing landscape of alternate modalities, identify cross-selling opportunities in collaboration with other Business Development team members driving new areas for business growth.
• Contribute to the development of a compelling Value Proposition, making Pharmaron an attractive choice for clients with pipelines involving Biologics.
• Represent the company professionally in the Biologics space, promoting Pharmaron as a reliable partner capable of delivering high-quality solutions, converting inquiries into profitable contracts.
• Collaborate with Pharmaron scientists to formulate business proposals and presentations, ensuring that these proposals can be converted into profitable commercial contracts.
• Identify and utilize sources of information that provide insightful market intelligence within the pharmaceutical industry, sharing this information internally to support strategic decision making in growing the Biologics business.

Candidate Profile

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture : Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. “Employees Number One” and “Clients Centered” are core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart, stems from our commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

Benefits

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package :

How to Apply

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees, and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code : 300759.SZ / 3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China. Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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