Senior Manager/Associate Director/ Director, CMC Business Development

Pharmaron
Hoddesdon
1 week ago
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Senior Manager/Associate Director/ Director, CMC Business Development

Location:UK-Europe (Remote)

Pharmaron is in search of an experienced Senior Manager/ Associate Director / Director in CMC Business Development, who is adept at navigating API development from early to clinical development and manufacturing. This strategic role is tailored for a leader eager to harness Pharmaron's substantial investments in state-of-the-art facilities across the UK, US, and China to expand our footprint across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategize and implement comprehensive business plans for CMC services, ensuring integration of Pharmaron's extensive capabilities and large capacity.
  • Accountable for European small molecule CMC Business Objectives and Sales Goals.
  • Develop and sustain large client portfolios, applying industry expertise to meet diverse needs and exceed financial objectives.
  • Collaborate with regional Business Development teams, ensuring cohesion and successful achievement of sales targets.
  • Employ superior persuasion and negotiation skills to acquire new clients and maintain enduring relationships.
  • Lead the CMC strategic initiatives, adapting strategies to respond to market trends and competitive landscapes.
  • Act as a high-level representative for Pharmaron at industry events, promoting the organization's investments and cutting-edge capabilities.

Requirements:

  • In-depth experience in CMC, especially with API projects from candidate selection through clinical development stages.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing significant budgets and client portfolios within a global corporate framework.
  • Proven leadership in developing and executing business strategies within complex, matrixed environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing decisions and fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Preparedness for extensive travel across Europe as required for client engagement and strategy execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.

What We Offer:

  • A leadership role at the forefront of global pharmaceutical development, offering impactful and innovative service solutions.
  • An opportunity to steer major strategic initiatives within a well-funded and expansive operational scope.
  • Competitive salary package.

Our Company:We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges. We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an opportunity for you as a senior business development professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.

To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Job Details

  • Salary:Competitive
  • Frequency:Annual
  • Job Reference:ukpharmaron/TP/142/416
  • Contract Type:Permanent Contract (Full-Time or Part-Time)
  • Closing Date:No Expiry Date
  • Job Category:Business Development & Marketing (BD)
  • Division:Business Development & Commercial

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