At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in drug discovery across the US East Coast and build lasting partnerships.
- Company: Global leader in integrated drug discovery with a mission to impact human lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, structured training, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement and industry networking.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real difference in pharma and biotech innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in business development with a background in life sciences.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
This is a role that TechTree is recruiting for on behalf of one of our clients. TechTree is an AI-driven recruitment platform working with high-growth companies. The (Senior) Director of Business Development - Drug Discovery will grow integrated discovery services across the US East Coast, specifically in the Research Triangle, NC area, field-based.
Our client is a global integrated drug discovery partner for pharma and biotech, with labs in Europe and business offices in the UK and US. They support clients from early discovery through to preclinical research, and their work has a direct impact on human lives.
You’ll own new business across the eastern US corridor, selling drug discovery services to pharma and biotech R&D teams. The role is open at Director or Senior Director level.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect and win new accounts across the East Coast, from outreach to signed contract
- Provide technical input, lead client presentations and support proposal generation
- Negotiate contracts and build long-term partner relationships
- Work with internal scientific teams to turn client needs into delivery
- Track competitor pricing and offerings and help leadership size the market
- Represent the company at industry events and conferences
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years in BD / sales at a CRO, CDMO or related field
- Experience selling across drug discovery markets, from Discovery to Development
- Experience with pharma and biotech startups throughout the discovery and development cycle
- BS in Chemistry, Biology, Pharma or Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred)
- Willingness to travel up to 60%
Competitive base salary and bonus, plus structured scientific and sales training.
Senior Director of Business Development – Drug Discovery employer: TechTree
As a leading global integrated drug discovery partner, our client offers an exceptional work environment in the Research Triangle, NC area, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and bonus structure, along with structured scientific and sales training that fosters professional growth. The company culture emphasizes meaningful contributions to human health, making it an inspiring place for those passionate about advancing drug discovery.
