ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Pharmaceutical Development Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

synergy

New Business Development Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

The right candidate must have expertise in pharmaceutical development, analytical chemistry ... Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development ...

Catalent, Inc.

Development Scientist II

Greenville, NC · On-site

... management and customer contact. The Role * Responsible for GMP compliance in formulation and ... D. in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Industry Pharmacy or related field with four or more years of ...

Catalent, Inc.

Development Scientist II

Greenville, NC · On-site

... management and customer contact. The Role * Responsible for GMP compliance in formulation and ... D. in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Industry Pharmacy or related field with four or more years of ...

MRIGlobal

Business Development Commercial

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$97K - $111K/yr

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to help grow our commercial pharmaceutical development portfolio. This is a customer-facing role for a candidate who enjoys building relationships ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsPharmaceutical Development JobsPharmaceutical Development Manager Jobs

Pharmaceutical Development Manager information

See salary details

$11K

$71.5K

$106.5K

How much do pharmaceutical development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical development manager in the United States is $71,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pharmaceutical Development Manager vs Pharmaceutical Scientist?

AspectPharmaceutical Development ManagerPharmaceutical Scientist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field; often with project management experienceDegree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; often with research experience
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in R&D or manufacturing settings, overseeing development projectsConducts laboratory research, experiments, and formulation development
Industry UsageUsed in project leadership, process development, and cross-functional teamsPrimarily in research labs, focusing on formulation, testing, and analysis

The Pharmaceutical Development Manager focuses on leading development projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely product progression. In contrast, the Pharmaceutical Scientist is more involved in hands-on research, formulation, and testing. Both roles require relevant scientific credentials, but their daily responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

More about Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs
What cities are hiring for Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs? Cities with the most Pharmaceutical Development Manager job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Pharmaceutical Development jobs? The most popular types of Pharmaceutical Development jobs are:
What states have the most Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs? States with the most job openings for Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs are:
Pharmaceutical Development Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Development Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,527 per year, or $34.4 per hour.
New Business Development Manager

New Business Development Manager

synergy

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Job description

Manager, New Business Development

Location: United States (Remote – National Territory)
Travel: ~40–50%

Overview

Synergy Bioscience is a Contract Research, Development, Testing, and Consulting Organization (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies across the drug development lifecycle. We are seeking a Manager of New Business Development to lead commercial expansion across the United States. This individual will drive new business opportunities for CRO services with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. The right candidate must have expertise in pharmaceutical development, analytical chemistry, microbiology testing, and regulatory compliance consulting, and a proven ability to partner with clients to accelerate product development and testing and ensure regulatory readiness.

This is a high-impact role responsible for identifying strategic partnerships, managing the full sales cycle, and expanding national revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

  • Develop and execute a national business development strategy targeting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.
  • Identify and secure new clients requiring analytical testing, pharmaceutical development, microbiology testing, and regulatory consulting services.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
  • Build relationships with R&D, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory leaders within target organizations.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.

Strategic Account Development

  • Establish and grow relationships with emerging biotech, mid-size pharma, and device companies.
  • Expand services within existing client accounts.
  • Partner with internal scientific teams to translate client needs into technical solutions and proposals.

Market Intelligence

  • Track industry trends within drug development, analytical testing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide competitive intelligence and market insights to leadership.
  • Identify opportunities for new service offerings or expansion areas.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with scientists, laboratory leadership, and project management teams to ensure client success.
  • Support proposal development and pricing strategy.
  • Assist in strategic partnerships and long-term client agreements.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of business development experience within:
    • CRO
    • CDMO
    • Analytical testing labs
    • Pharmaceutical development services
  • Demonstrated success selling services such as:
    • Analytical chemistry
    • Microbiology testing
    • Pharmaceutical development
    • Regulatory consulting
  • Strong network within biotech/pharma R&D or CMC organizations.
  • Proven ability to generate new revenue and close complex service deals.

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Commissions for every new project.

- End-of-year bonuses.

- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.

- PTO and floating holidays.