Senior Director, Commercial, BU, DP Injectables

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

. Identify customers in Northern Europe, directly or with support from the Commercial Head, Marketing, or other team members, who fit Corden Pharma .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CDMO sales and business development within the Pharmaceutical Custom Development and Manufacturing Industry, with a strong focus on territory growth strategies and customer relationship management. Proficient in negotiating sales opportunities and aligning with regulatory requirements in sterile manufacturing.

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CDMO Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementSterile Manufacturing ExpertiseCRM Systems (Salesforce)

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Hard Skills

API DevelopmentMathematical AnalysisProposal PreparationSales Opportunity TrackingProject PricingTechnical Feasibility AssessmentMarket AwarenessNegotiation SkillsData AnalysisRegulatory Compliance (cGMP, FDA, ICH Q7)

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechInjectablesDrug Product UnitCustom Development and Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify customers in Northern Europe, directly or with support from the Commercial Head, Marketing, or other team members, who fit Corden Pharma
Drive business opportunities from prospecting to closure
Discuss and develop territory growth strategies with the Commercial Head
Manage diverse Biotech and Pharma customers representing the Drug Product (Injectables) Unit
Negotiate and close sales opportunities according to the Business Plan
Establish a customer visit plan for the territory and involve key stakeholders when needed
Provide input on project pricing, timelines, and competitive landscape
Work closely with the site to structure proposals based on customer expectations
Provide input to the line manager to establish business cases for selected projects
Identify clinical and commercial opportunities for the Drug Product Unit and generate cross-selling opportunities for other Business Units
Contact prospects and customers by phone, face-to-face visits, email, conferences, and trade shows
Present Corden Pharma capabilities and services to potential customers
Generate quote requests
Review RFPs and initiate internal project evaluations for technical feasibility and cost assessment
Prepare proposals for internal review and approval before sending to customers
Close opportunities
Negotiate MSAs and CSAs
Initiate and participate in industry events
Provide guidance and leadership where appropriate
Participate in the expense budget process by developing, tracking, and reporting data related to teams and projects
Follow safety, environmental, quality, cGMP, FDA, ICH Q7, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences and/or Business
Five years of relevant experience in CDMO sales, business development, and account management to C level customers in the Pharmaceutical Custom Development and Manufacturing Industry
Experience in API Development and Manufacturing of Small Molecules is considered an asset
Experience with CRM Systems (ideally Salesforce)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to top management, scientific and public groups, as well as to boards of directors
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables
Certificates, licenses, registrations: None
Deep technical expertise in sterile manufacturing
Strong market awareness, including competitive landscape, customer needs, and emerging trends in Injectables
Ability to engage credibly with technical and commercial stakeholders, translating scientific concepts into strategic business opportunities
Ability to track and monitor sales and align with sales budget
Ability to deploy an action plan for the territory
Excellent written and verbal communication and customer relationship management
Ability to identify, develop, track, and close sales opportunities aligned with company sales goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance