Business Development Executive, Micronization

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Business Development Executive assessing contract development in pharmaceutical micronization. Engaging with clients to grow development and commercial supply relationships in southern E.U.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, qualify, and pursue particle size engineering or micronization business opportunities within the assigned portfolio of accounts (current customers and prospects)
Identify key account decision-makers and influencers
Prepare well for calls/visits, anticipating and addressing barriers
Document and validate customer needs before presenting solutions
In cooperation with R&D and Contract Management, prepare and present quotations for project development work to customers
Cooperate with management, commercial operations, legal and finance teams in the preparation and negotiation of any development agreements and all commercial supply agreements
Manage the business relationships with assigned customers
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pricing, contract extensions/amendments, forecasting, periodic business review meetings, and support of other customer service-related issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline, business, or related field (MS, MBA, or Ph.D. is preferred)
A minimum of 3 years of combined business development/sales and scientific/technical experience in the pharmaceutical contract service sales (CDMO), pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries
Experience/understanding of the proposal development process, business quotes, budgeting, and managing to defined timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills are required
Fluent in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentsalesproposal developmentbudgetingcontract negotiationproject developmentmicronizationparticle size engineeringforecastingcustomer service

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationrelationship managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanticipationcollaborationpresentation skillscustomer needs assessmentinfluencing

Certifications

BA/BS degreeMS degreeMBAPh.D.