Senior/ Executive Director - Business Dev. (Small Molecule)

Company Overview: Asymchem Inc., is part of Asymchem Laboratories Co., founded in 1999 as a global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing drug R&D and manufacturing for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialization. Asymchem currently operates eight manufacturing facilities offering solutions ranging from early clinical stage to commercial stage, including R&D, cGMP production of advanced intermediates, APIs, formulations, and clinical research services. Asymchem Group, headquartered in Tianjin, P. R. China. is a publicly traded company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code 002821.SZ) Job Overview: The Senior Director of Business Development leads commercial growth across small molecule, large molecule, peptide, oligonucleotide, and multimodal CDMO services. This role is responsible for identifying high‑value opportunities, building strong relationships with biotech and pharma clients, and securing complex development and manufacturing programs that support Asymchem’s revenue goals. The Senior Director partners closely with internal technical and operational teams to shape client solutions, manage the full BD cycle from prospecting through closing, and strengthen Asymchem’s presence across key territories. Duties & Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's reach and impact Foster long-term relationships with clients using existing networks and other sales tools to grow the client base Maintain close contact with key decision-makers at customer organizations across different departments Lead project acquisition - negotiate contracts, generate client proposals and bids, and close deals to meet business objectives Collaborate with colleagues from various areas to develop tailored solutions and encourage internal cross-departmental cooperation Attend and participate in key conferences to enhance company visibility and identify new opportunities / Travel 50% Experience Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Minimum BSc in a Life Sciences discipline; MSc or PhD preferred 8–12 years technical experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or CDMO environments and/or 8–10 years proven business development experience Proven experience selling including; small molecule, large molecule/biologic, peptide & or oligonucleotide multimodal CDMO services, with the ability to position differentiated capabilities across modalities. Demonstrated ability to drive complex, multi‑modality partnership structures and expand strategic accounts across diverse therapeutic platforms. Demonstrated record of success in business development including large and complex partnership and/or licensing transactions Demonstrable understanding of the drug discovery and development process Strong understanding of the drug discovery and development process, including IND, clinical phases, and NDA pathways Experience leading or mentoring junior BD team members; prior people‑management experience preferred Travel Requirements This position requires travel up to 50 percent to support customer engagement, attend key industry conferences and maintain strong visibility across assigned territories. Travel will include both domestic and occasional international trips as needed to advance commercial objectives. Benefits: Day 1 Coverage for Medical, Vision (Co. Paid), and Dental Insurance Co. Paid ~Life Insurance; Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Paid ~Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and Maternity Leave Matching 401K Location United States (Remote) Department Business Development Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Executive Apply To This Job