Sales Manager Drug Products

CordenPharma is one of the leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and develops and produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and associated packaging services on behalf of its customers as a “full-service” service provider. The group employs around 3,000 people.

Our network in Europe and the USA offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: peptides, lipids & carbohydrates, injectables, highly potent active ingredients & oncology and small molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the benefit of patients.

CordenPharma International (CPI) acts as the management company of the CordenPharma Group. In addition to the Executive Leadership Team, CPI has central functions such as Sales & Marketing, Legal, HR and Corporate Development, which work for the CordenPharma Group across locations and at an international level.

We are looking for one as soon as possible

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive business growth within the CDMO sector for drug products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical sales, business development, and client relationship management, with fluency in English, German and/or French is a bonus. The ideal candidate should also have a strong network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, primarily focusing on developing our drug product business
• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams (technical, regulatory, and project management) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape.

• Proven (ten plus years) experience in sales/business development within a CDMO or pharmaceutical environment (drug products).
• Good network in Europe within the Pharmaceutical outsourcing community.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory requirements, and supply chain dynamics.
• Strong understand of the CDMO market
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry event within Europe up to 50%
• Fluency in English is a must, ideally additionally German and/or French