Business Development Specialist

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Business Development Specialist at Catalent Pharma Solutions engaging potential clients and supporting sales strategy development in the pharmaceutical industry. Requires travel and excellent communication skills.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $76,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and engage potential clients through cold calling, networking, and industry research.
Support Regional sales team members in developing and executing sales strategies.
Collaborate with seasoned colleagues to transfer opportunities seamlessly and ensure a smooth sales process.
Present and promote CDMO services to prospective clients, highlighting key benefits.
Assist in contract negotiations and closing deals under guidance from senior team members.
Utilize and maintain accurate CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to track and manage customer interactions, update contact information, and monitor progress on leads and opportunities.
Provide regular follow-up reporting on sales activities, including pipeline updates, lead conversion rates, and sales forecasts.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration or another related field preferred
0-3 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, Business Development, Project Management, or another customer-facing role
Previous experience with Catalent preferred
Pharma or Consumer Health industry experience preferred
Sales/business development experience in the contract pharmaceutical industry preferred
Hunting mentality mandatory
Demonstrate willingness to learn new methods and partner with other BD team members to learn basics of selling
Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in CDMO sales
The ability and willingness to travel up to 75 % of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events
Excellent communication in English plus local language of territory (if applicable) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
19 days PTO & 8 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B salesBusiness DevelopmentProject Managementcontract negotiationssales strategieslead conversion ratessales forecastsCRM

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillswillingness to learnability to build rapporthunting mentality

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree