Business Development Director, Biologics

Experteer Overview

As Business Development Director for Biologics in Southern and Western Europe, you will drive contract manufacturing opportunities for Drug Substance and Drug Product fill/finish. You’ll partner with sales, marketing and technical teams to qualify targets and present Catalent’s capabilities to biopharma customers. Your focus on France, Italy and Spain will shape regional growth and elevate project value from initial qualification to handoff to Project Management. This role combines strategic account development with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, global CDMO environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Prospect and target pharmaceutical/biotech companies for clinical and commercial CMOs needs
• Collaborate with internal sales/marketing/technical teams to assess opportunities and qualify pursuits
• Respond to multi-source leads, perform business analysis and strategic fit assessments
• Prepare baseline price proposals and scope of work during early qualification
• Present Catalent’s value proposition and coordinate on-site capabilities presentations
• Maximize project financial return by educating clients on Catalent solutions
• Ensure smooth transition to Project Management while maintaining long‑term client relationships

Responsabilità

• Strong hunting skills with proven sales success in a similar role
• 5/7 years pharma experience with focus on Drug Substance and/or Drug Product development, manufacturing, Sterile fill/finish
• Ability to build relationships across all levels and disciplines within biopharma accounts (matrix organization)
• Leadership skills and ability to analyze financials, prioritize tasks, drive projects to completion
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry and key players
• Fluent in English; French/Italian/Spanish a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 60% and work from a home-based office