Business Development Manager – Singapore

About the role

The Business Development Manager will drive growth for an established Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK). Based in Singapore, you will lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract closure, and help shape the regional go‑to‑market strategy across Southeast Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and win new pharmaceutical and biotech clients in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region.
• Own the end‑to‑end sales process: lead generation, needs assessment, proposal development, negotiation, and contract signing.
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team to ensure proposals are technically feasible and competitively positioned.
• Represent the CRO at industry conferences, exhibitions, and academic/scientific events to increase brand visibility.

Required profile

• Proven business development track record within the CRO industry.
• Working knowledge of DMPK, pharmacokinetics, or pre‑clinical research services.
• Existing network or experience developing clients in Singapore or Southeast Asia.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a market‑building role.

Required skills

• DMPK
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pre‑clinical research