Head of European Business Development (CDMO peptides)

About the role

This senior position leads the European Business Development team for a globally recognised CDMO specialising in complex synthetic biomolecules. The role focuses on winning new business with mid‑large pharma, especially in the GLP‑1 peptide space, and strengthening existing client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European business development strategy to meet revenue and growth targets.
• Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients across Europe and additional global markets as directed.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through contract execution, including proposal development, pricing strategy, and negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with technical, project management, operations, and executive teams to ensure client satisfaction and alignment.
• Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, forecasting, and pipeline analysis within CRM systems.
• Monitor competitive landscape, industry trends, and emerging therapeutic opportunities, representing the organisation at industry events.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven business development experience within CDMO, peptide, oligonucleotide or pharmaceutical services sectors, with a network in European GLP‑1 peptide sales.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, high‑value technical service agreements.
• Fluency in one or more European languages is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport and driver’s license required.