Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to join our Global Business Development organization and drive strategic growth within our Microbial and Mammalian business segment. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development, this role plays a critical part in expanding AGC Biologics’ footprint by identifying, evaluating, and closing new development and manufacturing partnerships across the United States.
The Senior Director builds strong, consultative relationships with prospective clients, shaping high‑value opportunities and contributing to the advancement of next‑generation therapies. This position offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, collaborate with global cross-functional partners, and create meaningful impact in a fast‑moving, complex CDMO environment.
About Our Business Development Team
You’ll join a highly collaborative global team that partners closely across technical, legal, marketing, and operational functions to support customers throughout the full development and manufacturing lifecycle. Our team operates in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment where strategic thinking, relationship building, and commercial excellence drive success. We focus on delivering high‑quality opportunities aligned with our mission to bring hope to life through biopharmaceutical innovation.
Your Key Responsibilities
Identify, engage, and close new microbial development and manufacturing partnerships across the U.S.
Build and maintain strategic client relationships that expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
Develop and execute a targeted sales territory plan aligned with annual commercial goals.
Effectively communicate AGC Biologics’ technical and operational capabilities to key decision‑makers within prospective organizations.
Lead and coordinate client site visits, including agenda planning, cross-functional engagement, and structured follow‑up.
Collaborate with Marketing to shape strategies and materials supporting U.S. commercial initiatives.
Manage pipeline activity within CRM systems to ensure accuracy, visibility, and timely follow‑up.
Partner with global cross‑functional teams—including Technical Operations, Legal, Finance, and Program Management—to advance opportunities through due diligence and contract execution.
Provide meaningful market insights based on customer interactions, competitive dynamics, and industry trends.
Represent AGC Biologics at conferences, trade shows, and relevant industry events.
Consistently deliver high‑quality opportunities aligned with company growth strategies and leadership expectations.
Your Leadership & Professional Competencies
Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear messaging.
Focused on value creation, with the ability to prioritize and execute on the highest‑impact opportunities.
Highly organized and resourceful, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Skilled at tailoring communication styles to diverse stakeholders and delivering compelling presentations.
Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and high-quality engagements.
Collaborative and team‑oriented, operating in alignment with AGC Biologics’ Core Values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Committed to continuous improvement and commercial excellence.
Your Experience & Qualifications
Required:
10+ years of successful business development or sales experience, preferably within the CDMO or broader life sciences/biopharmaceutical sector.
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in developing relationships, presenting to senior leadership, and closing complex technical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to various audiences.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% for client meetings, industry events, and internal engagements.
Formalities
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: ~50% domestic, with occasional international travel
Compensation Range: $194,000 - $266,750
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit* www.agcbio.com.*****W****ant to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedInand give us a quick Like on Facebook!**
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.