Job Description

About Biosynth

Biosynth is a global leader in complex chemical manufacturing and CDMO services, supporting the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries with critical materials and innovative solutions. With world-class expertise across small molecules, peptides, enzymes, and bioconjugation, we deliver high-value projects from development through to commercial scale.

Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic

Head of Business Development, EU & ROW

to lead and manage our regional Business Development team across Europe and Rest of World. This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for developing and executing the sales strategy across all service modalities. The role will focus on building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team to drive new business, expand existing accounts, and support the long-term commercial growth of Biosynths CDMO services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the EU/ROW Business Development team

, setting targets, coaching team members to achieve revenues and new programs targets, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. Develop and implement a regional growth strategy across Biosynth services modalities: small molecules, peptides, bioconjugation, and enzymes, through effective recruitment, coaching, mentoring and training of the business development team Oversee pipeline development and ensure the team meets annual revenue and customer acquisition targets Partner with strategic marketing across the different modalities to align customer needs with capabilities and capacity across Biosynth services sites (Berlin, Lelystad, Vienna, Compton and Staad) Collaborate with Marketing to lead regional marketing efforts and position Biosynth as partner of choice in strategic niche markets, including key industry events, and trade shows Support team members in high-value client engagements, contract negotiations and delivering positive customer experience. Build a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration within the Business Development function. Provide business insights including market trends, pricing, competitive analysis based on market input Provide regular forecasting, reporting, and strategic input to the EVP, Life Sciences.

Candidate Profile

Proven leadership experience in a commercial or business development role in the CDMO or pharmaceutical services sector. Strong track record in managing and developing high-performing sales or BD teams. In-depth understanding of one or more modalities: small molecules, peptides, bioconjugation, enzymes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Results-driven with experience managing complex sales cycles and closing multimillion-euro contracts. Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field. Willingness to travel across Europe and key ROW markets as needed.

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation with performance bonuses Leadership role in a fast-growing global company Opportunity to shape the future of high-value CDMO services Remote working flexibility and international collaboration * Inclusive and purpose-driven culture