Associate Vice President, Business Development

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP) for Business Development within its Advanced Therapeutics Division. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving the commercial strategy, achieving business growth targets, and expanding market presence. This role is pivotal in the company's mission to revolutionize advanced manufacturing and will focus on contract development and manufacturing services, particularly in the areas of microbial fermentation, small molecule manufacturing and purification, HPAPI, bioreagents, and large-scale GMP manufacturing services. The AVP will be expected to develop and execute a business growth strategy, identify and secure new business opportunities, lead deal negotiations, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of services to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Applicants for the AVP position should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred, and at least 10 years of business development leadership experience in the CDMO, biopharmaceutical, or nucleic acid therapeutics industry. The role requires a strong technical and commercial understanding of the specified manufacturing services, a proven track record in closing high-value deals, and experience in managing strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with key industry stakeholders, including C-suite executives and biotech founders, and possess strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. The AVP will also be responsible for market expansion, customer engagement, and providing leadership to the business development team, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric culture.