Remote field-based with travel to gmp facilities globally.
7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Cdmo or cro services background
Boston biotechnology market expertise
Ardena is seeking a Director of Business Development to help expand their contract research services within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the Boston area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the CDMO/CRO space, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry
Job Summary
The Director of Business Development will lead proactive efforts to identify and secure contract research opportunities within the U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
This role requires maintaining high-level in-person customer engagement in the Boston area while managing the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to project close.
Success is measured by pipeline development, proposal-to-award conversion rates, revenue growth, and the quality of cross-functional collaboration with operational teams.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Ardena is seeking a Director of Business Development to help expand their contract research services within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the Boston area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the CDMO/CRO space, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
CDMO or CRO services background
Boston biotechnology market expertise
Drug product and substance development knowledge
GMP regulated environment experience
Nice-to-have
Strong executive presence and judgment
Cross-functional collaboration skills
CRM system proficiency
Industry conference participation
Strategic relationship building
Key Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree required
7+ years experience in Drug Product/Drug Substance/Bioanalytical services
Proven success operating in the CDMO business model