Barrington James

Senior Vice President Business Development

Posted: 1 days ago

Job Description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing preclinical CRO/CDMO specializing in E2E discovery and preclinical development services. To support expansion, they are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP), Regional Head of Sales to lead their commercial team across North America, Europe, or APAC.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with global commercial goals and corporate growth targets.Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the biotech, pharma, and emerging biopharma sectors.Guide positioning of the company's discovery and preclinical services, maximizing regional market share.Own regional sales targets, pipeline quality, and sales performance metrics.Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of sales leaders and business development professionals.Build and nurture C-level and senior-level relationships with existing and prospective clients.Enhance the company’s reputation in the CRO market through industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field required (Advanced degree, e.g., MBA, preferred).10+ years of relevant commercial experience in the life sciences industry, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership role within a CRO/CDMO/CRDMO.Strong understanding of the scientific, regulatory, and operational aspects of the CRO/CDMO industry.Demonstrated ability to close complex deals, including experience with pricing strategies and contract negotiations.What’s on Offer:An executive leadership role within a rapidly expanding global CRO/CDMO with a strong reputation in the market.Competitive compensation, including performance-based incentives and bonuses.High visibility within the organization and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s growth.Leadership autonomy with the chance to shape regional sales strategy and lead a growing team.Global career growth in a highly dynamic and fast-moving industry.If you are an exceptional commercial leader with a proven track record of driving sales growth in the CRO/CDMO space and are ready to take on an influential leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

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