ChemPartner

About the Company

ChemPartner is a global contract research organization (CRO) trusted by pharmaceutical and biotech companies for seamless, scalable support from discovery through IND. With scientific expertise spanning discovery biology, pharmacology, DMPK, bioanalysis, and chemistry, we provide fully integrated solutions tailored to the needs of innovative drug developers worldwide. We support projects across all major therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and cell and gene therapies. Our scientists are deeply collaborative—working as an extension of your team to design and execute studies that deliver meaningful, decision-driving data. Whether you are a startup advancing your first candidate or an established company looking to scale, ChemPartner offers the scientific partnership, flexibility, and operational excellence needed to accelerate your path to the clinic. Capabilities Include: Discovery Biology & Mechanism-of-Action Studies In Vitro & In Vivo Pharmacology DMPK & Bioanalysis Medicinal & Synthetic Chemistry Biologics Discovery (including B-cell cloning, hybridoma, and phage display) Oncology, Immunology, and Infectious Disease Models IND-Enabling Support With a strong track record of scientific innovation and global delivery, ChemPartner is committed to helping our partners solve complex R&D challenges.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

ChemPartner

Job Title

Director of Business Development

Job Description

**Job Title**: Director of Business Development **Role Summary**: Lead growth initiatives for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) by identifying and securing new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning the company as a preferred partner in the life sciences and biotech sectors. **Expectations**: - Deliver sales revenue targets for new and existing accounts. - Demonstrate resilience and adaptability to dynamic schedules, including domestic and international travel. - Maintain a client‑centric focus, negotiating and closing complex deals. - Provide transparent progress reporting to senior leadership and global BD teams. **Key Responsibilities**: - Develop and execute comprehensive business‑development strategies to tap into new markets and opportunities. - Collaborate with BD, technical teams, and senior management to win large key accounts and strengthen market presence. - Manage and deepen existing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long‑term partnership. - Utilize CRM systems to track opportunity pipelines, generate forecasts, and support decision‑making. - Represent the organization at industry conferences, meetings, and events, showcasing expertise and capabilities. - Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities. - Provide regular status updates to senior management, technical leaders, and global BD colleagues. **Required Skills**: - Proven success in business development or sales with measurable achievements in client acquisition and revenue growth. - Strong negotiation and proposal‑design abilities in a client‑centric environment. - Strategic thinking: translate market insights into actionable plans. - Cross‑cultural communication and collaboration with global clients and internal teams. - Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to perform under pressure. - Continuous learning mindset and innovative problem‑solving. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field (advanced degree or industry certifications an advantage). - Relevant industry experience, preferably within CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical business development. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

28-11-2025