Ph3Overview /h3pMantell Associates is partnered with a leading CDMO specializing in the development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. They are seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Director to drive commercial growth across European markets. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients while expanding the company’s API manufacturing services across key accounts. Candidates must be based in Italy and fluent in Italian. /ph3Senior Business Development Director – Responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop and execute strategic business development initiatives to expand the company’s API CDMO services across Europe /liliIdentify and secure new commercial opportunities with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients requiring API development and manufacturing support /liliManage complex sales cycles from lead generation through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution /liliBuild long-term relationships with senior stakeholders across RD, procurement, and manufacturing teams within client organizations /liliCollaborate with internal technical, regulatory, and project management teams to align commercial strategy with operational capabilities /liliRepresent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings across Europe /liliMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments within the API manufacturing sector /liliSupport the development of commercial strategies to strengthen the company’s position within the global CDMO market /li /ulh3Senior Business Development Director – Requirements /h3ulliSignificant experience in business development or strategic sales within the pharmaceutical CDMO sector, with a strong focus on API manufacturing /liliProven track record of generating new business and closing complex service agreements with pharmaceutical and biotech companies /liliStrong understanding of API development, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing processes /liliEstablished industry network within pharmaceutical and biotech organizations across Europe /liliExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills /liliFluent Italian and English language skills are essential /liliCandidates must be based in Italy and able to travel internationally as required /li /ulpThis is a strong opportunity to join a well-established API CDMO and play a key role in expanding their commercial footprint and developing long-term strategic partnerships within the global pharmaceutical industry. /ppMantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0). /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr