Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
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Director, Business Development (Commercial Services)
The Director, Business Development is responsible for management and growth of a specific territory on the Midwest / Southeast (as determined by PCI). There will be a strong focus on strategic accounts as well as new business development. This position will work with senior leaders in both PCI and client organizations. The primary duties are to achieve the annual Sales Target by developing and maintaining business relationships with current and prospective clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Strategy & Client Engagement
• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy, integrating sales planning, pipeline development, and competitive intelligence to meet quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Build strategic, consultative relationships with C-level stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers within target biotech and pharmaceutical accounts.
• Actively manage a balanced portfolio of new business development and account management
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations for MSAs, CDAs, pricing proposals, and service agreements, collaborating with legal, finance, and technical functions.
Operational Collaboration & Execution
• Work cross-functionally with PCI’s global proposal, technical, quality, and operational teams to shape scientifically credible, client-aligned solutions.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting to inform SOP processes, capacity planning, and financial projections.
• Drive internal alignment through CRM updates, forecasting inputs, and regular communication with executive and cross-functional teams.
Market Development
• Identify emerging client needs in early-phase development, novel modalities, and in-home/integrated care models.
• Partner with marketing to develop regionally tailored campaigns, thought leadership content, and participation in key industry events.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive sales or business development experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical services industry.
• Proven track record of closing complex, multi-million-dollar programs and long-cycle sales.
• In-depth knowledge of drug development and manufacturing processes, particularly for sterile products.
• Scientific fluency and credibility when engaging with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to travel frequently (up to 40–50%) to client sites, PCI facilities, and industry events.
Skills & Attributes:
• Highly strategic, analytically driven, and results focused.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
• CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce) and experience with forecasting tools and sales analytics.
• Deep understanding of pharma/biotech market dynamics, commercialization models, and client decision-making processes.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, global environment.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related discipline
- Advanced degree
- 10+ years of progressive sales or business development experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical services industry
- Proven record of closing complex, multi-million-dollar programs and long-cycle sales
- In-depth knowledge of drug development and manufacturing processes, particularly sterile products
- Scientific fluency and credibility with technical and executive stakeholders
- Ability to travel frequently, up to 40–50%
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and consultative selling skills
- CRM proficiency, such as Salesforce, and experience with forecasting tools and sales analytics
- Understanding of pharma and biotech market dynamics, commercialization models, and client decision-making processes
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed, global environment
PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.
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What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
