Business Development Director (Pharma)

TL;DR

Business Development Director (Pharma): Driving sales growth and account penetration for Research Chemistry Services with an accent on lead identification, proposal negotiation, and relationship management. Focus on qualifying prospects across pharma and biotech sectors and facilitating high-level collaborations.

Location: Remote in the Western US (California preferred)

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of research and development services for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

What you will do

• Execute BD plans to identify and penetrate growth opportunities within the pharma, biotech, and VC sectors.
• Qualify leads and present strategic opportunities to technical teams and senior leadership.
• Facilitate business meetings, manage agendas, and ensure a solution-provider approach.
• Support proposal writing, negotiations, and the closing process.
• Maintain stable customer relationships and act as the primary point of contact for Research Chemistry Services.
• Represent the company at conferences and facilitate customer travel to China.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• 7+ years of industrial experience, including 3+ years in business development.
• Must be based in the Western US (California preferred).
• Broad understanding of drug discovery, candidate selection, and preclinical development.
• Proven ability to identify prospects and close complex business deals independently.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a Contract Research Organization (CRO).
• Knowledge of early phase CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls).

Culture & Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring non-discrimination across all backgrounds.
• Flexible and self-motivated work environment.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and facilitate international collaborations.