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Aquestive Therapeutics · 10 hours ago

Business Development Mgr-CDMO

Aquestive Therapeutics is seeking a Business Development Manager – CDMO responsible for identifying and securing new contract manufacturing opportunities in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology industries. The role focuses on driving organizational growth by uncovering strategic business opportunities and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Pharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Identity, develop, and close new business opportunities that drive revenue growth for the contract manufacturing organization (CMO)
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to generate new leads, build a robust pipeline, and target high-value opportunities
Lead end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting and proposal development to contract negotiation and deal closure
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to foster long-term partnerships
Analyze market and industry trends to identify high-impact offerings aligned with CMO current or future capabilities
Conduct competitive landscape assessments to uncover unmet needs and white space opportunities relevant to U.S. based CMO services
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, or conferences to build awareness and generate new leads
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality Assurance, etc.) to assess the operational feasibility of new opportunities

Qualification

Business DevelopmentContract ManufacturingSales StrategyAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in sales or business development within contract manufacturing organizations in the pharmaceutical industry
Proven track record of success in selling CMO services or related life science services
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to assess fit and potential ROI for new business opportunities
Ability to work independently and remotely, while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team to assess leads and opportunities
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Benefits

Eligibility for a quarterly incentive bonus plan

Company

Aquestive Therapeutics

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Aquestive is a specialty pharmaceutical company that advances and commercializes medicines to solve critical healthcare problems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$453.06M
Key Investors
RTW InvestmentsLincoln Park Capital FundMadryn Asset Management
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $85M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2023-11-02Post Ipo Debt· $45M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Barber
Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Boyd
Chief People Officer
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