CK QLS

Associate Director of Sales - EMEA

Associate Director of Sales – Drug Product Services (EMEA) Location: Remote – Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands or Italy

Travel: Approximately 30–50% across Europe

Job Type: Permanent

Drive the future of sterile drug product manufacturing CK QLS is partnering with a leading global CDMO to recruit an Associate Director of Sales to support the continued growth of its Drug Product Services business across the EMEA region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of winning new business within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology CDMO sector. You'll be responsible for developing strategic customer relationships, identifying new commercial opportunities and helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies bring innovative therapies from development through to commercial manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan across the EMEA region.
• Identify, qualify and win new CDMO opportunities with biotech and pharmaceutical organisations.
• Build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders including CMC, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement and Executive Leadership teams.
• Manage opportunities throughout the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and award.
• Work closely with technical, operational and proposal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Represent the business at international conferences, industry events and customer meetings.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.
• Accurately manage sales opportunities and forecasts using CRM tools.

Your Background We are interested in speaking with professionals who have:

• Significant experience in Business Development, Commercial or Sales within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CDMO industry.
• A successful track record of winning new business across Europe.
• Experience selling sterile drug product or fill-finish manufacturing services is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, injectable drug products, biologics or parenteral manufacturing.
• Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
• A Life Sciences degree (or equivalent) is preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous

• Sterile Fill-Finish
• Injectable Drug Products
• Biologics
• Aseptic Manufacturing
• Lyophilisation / Freeze Drying
• Pre-filled Syringes
• Vials and Cartridges
• Contract Development & Manufacturing (CDMO)
• Drug Product Development
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised CDMO supporting some of the world's most innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Highly autonomous commercial role with significant growth potential.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Home-based position with international travel across Europe.
• Exposure to cutting-edge biologics, sterile injectables and advanced drug product technologies.

If you are an experienced CDMO sales professional looking to play a key role in expanding a market-leading Drug Product Services business, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact CK QLS for a confidential discussion.

It is essential that all applications have the legal working rights to work in EMEA regions.