VP of Business Development (Europe) - CDMO

Mantell Associates is currently partnered with one of the most innovative organisations in​ the CDMO space in their search for a Vice President (VP) of Business Development.

VP of Business Development - Responsibilities

• Overseeing European territory of around €100 M Euros
• 4 Sales Directors and 16 Account Managers reporting into you from across all points of Europe
• Establish, develop, and close business deals
• Direct outreach initiatives to potential partners, evaluate opportunities and negotiate contract terms
• Proactively identify and lead strategic partnership or collaborative research and/or in-licensing/out-licensing opportunities with biotech and pharmaceutical companies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, potential collaboration partners, and other high value business relationships in line with the company's vision, strategy, and long-term plans
• Hold responsibility for driving the company's strategic BD & growth plans
• Stay up to date with competitive intelligence, keeping abreast of research and development in this field
• Prepare BD documents, presentations, and briefing books
• Accountable for the development of a comprehensive and timely due diligence package to include a full assessment (scientific evaluation, regulatory, CMC, manufacturing, clinical development, financial, reimbursement issues, competitive landscape) of external opportunities, and make recommendations for approval

VP of Business Development - Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutics, Life Science or an equivalent field
• Possess several years of experience in Sales or Business Development
• Able to translate excellent customer service and advice into long-term customer relationships and sales success
• Possess strong industry knowledge
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.