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Aura BiosciencesPosted 1 month ago

Senior Director, Business Development CDMO Services

$150,000–$200,000 year

RemoteUnited Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelSmall

Job Summary

Lead business development strategy across small molecule, biologics, ADCs, peptides, and oligonucleotides, building and managing key client relationships from initial contact through to close. Partner with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs while representing the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations. Requires 10+ years in BD or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharma services with a proven track record of winning complex deals. This senior, client-facing role offers global capabilities, innovation-led culture, and senior-level visibility within a global contract development and manufacturing organization, with approximately 50% travel.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years in BD or commercial leadership within CDMO, CRO, or pharma services
  • Strong knowledge across modalities (small molecule, biologics, or ADCs)
  • Proven track record of winning complex deals and building client trust
  • Strong communicator
  • Commercially minded
  • Highly collaborative
  • Travel: ~50%

Desired Qualifications

  • Lead business development strategy across multiple therapeutic and modality areas
  • Build and manage key client relationships, from first contact through to close
  • Partner with technical and executive teams to align proposals with client needs
  • Represent the company at major conferences and in high-level negotiations

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