Director - Business Development (APAC) - Contract Research Organisation (CRO)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Singapore, Singapore

Date Published:

1. May-2026

Salary:

$13,000.00 - $15,000.00 Monthly

We are partnering with a fast-scaling, APAC-focused Clinical Research Organisation to appoint a Head / Director - Business Development to drive regional and global growth strategy.

This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, with full ownership of revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion across Asia-Pacific.

The Business Development Director will:

• Lead and execute the APAC business development strategy
• Own multi-million-dollar revenue targets and pipeline growth
• Build and expand relationships with global pharma, biotech & medtech sponsors
• Drive high-value deal pursuits (RFPs, proposals, negotiations)
• Lead and scale a regional BD, marketing & proposals team
• Establish strategic alliances across CROs, site networks & partners
• Represent the organisation at global conferences and industry forums

The Ideal candidate will come with:

• 10-15+ years in CRO / clinical research business development
• Proven track record of closing large, complex deals
• Strong network with global sponsors (pharma, biotech, medtech)
• Experience managing regional or global BD teams
• Deep understanding of clinical development (Phase I-IV)
• Strong exposure to Asia-Pacific markets
• Strategic, commercial, and highly entrepreneurial mindset

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