Director of Business Development
Vector Talent, WorkFromHome, MO, United States
Business Development Director – Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT)
We are supporting a growing CDMO in the cell and gene therapy space, working with biotech and pharma companies across development and manufacturing.
As part of continued expansion, they are hiring a Business Development Director to drive commercial growth across North America, with a focus on key biotech hubs on the West Coast.
This is a field-based role focused on building new business, developing strategic partnerships, and managing complex sales cycles within the CGT market.
Key responsibilities
- Identify, qualify and secure new business across biotech, pharma and academic clients
- Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract close
- Build and grow relationships with scientific, technical and commercial stakeholders
- Communicate capabilities clearly to both technical and executive audiences
- Work closely with internal teams to support client onboarding and project execution
- Develop strategic accounts and long-term partnerships
- Maintain pipeline visibility and accurate forecasting
Profile
- 10+ years’ experience in biopharma, with a strong background in CDMO business development
- Proven track record of delivering revenue growth in outsourced services
- Experience within cell and gene therapy required
- Strong understanding of CGT or biologics manufacturing environments
- Comfortable managing complex, technical sales cycles
- Established network across US biotech hubs
Why consider it
- High-growth CDMO in a rapidly evolving CGT market
- Strong opportunity to build and scale a region
- Direct impact on commercial growth strategy