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Mantell Associates is partnered with a leading global Biologics CDMO, who is seeking a strategic, high-impact Vice President of Business Development to drive commercial growth across Europe and beyond.
This executive role is perfect for a seasoned commercial leader with deep biologics expertise and a strong track record of cultivating strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and shaping commercial strategy in the CDMO or biopharmaceutical services space.
Vice President of Business Development - Responsibilities
* Define and execute the European commercial strategy to advance biologics development and manufacturing services, from discovery through commercial supply
* Lead business development efforts across key markets, identifying, qualifying, and closing complex client engagements with biotech and pharmaceutical partners
* Coach, mentor, and scale a high-performance business development team to achieve ambitious growth targets and build long‑term client relationships
* Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders - including Operations, Technical Services, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance - to ensure service offerings align with market demand and technical capabilities
* Act as a senior commercial ambassador at industry events, conferences, scientific forums, and client advisory boards to elevate the company’s presence and reputation
* Drive the development of compelling proposals, competitive pricing models, and tailored solutions that differentiate the CDMO’s biologics value proposition
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to continuously refine commercial strategies, go‑to‑market plans, and partnership frameworks
Vice President of Business Development - Requirements
* 10+ years of progressive business development and commercial leadership experience within a biologics CDMO or biopharmaceutical services environment
* Demonstrated track record of building and leading successful business development teams and closing high‑value agreements with biotech and pharma clients
* Strong understanding of biologics platforms, including cell culture, viral vectors, mAbs, recombinant proteins, ADCs or related modalities
* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels both internally and externally
* Exceptional strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with experience developing regional sales strategies and operationalizing them into measurable outcomes
* Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging scientific and commercial stakeholders with clarity and impact
* Based in Europe with ability to travel regionally and globally as required
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and General Business
Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.
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