Director Business Development, Cell Therapy

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Director of Business Development – Cell Therapy will drive business growth strategies with a specialized focus on human biological raw materials, cell sourcing, and regulatory compliance in cell therapy processes. This role requires a strategic leader with deep scientific knowledge and the ability to oversee cross-functional project implementation to ensure successful execution. As the company’s SME, the candidate will provide insight into process development, infrastructure needs, and resource planning, guiding Bio Supplies in building capabilities necessary for success in cell therapy.

 

*This is a remote opportunity*
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Business Development Strategy
1. Lead the development of a business strategy for cell therapy, emphasizing human biological raw materials, cell sourcing, and therapeutic applications.
2. Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand our influence and revenue in the cell therapy space.
3. Conduct thorough market analysis to keep our strategy aligned with industry trends and competitive dynamics.
 

Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and Capability Building
1. Serve as the Bio Supplies' SME on human biological raw materials, advising on required processes, resources, and best practices in cell therapy.
2. Assess current capabilities and provide recommendations on infrastructure needs, such as facility construction or resource allocation, to support business goals.
3. Guide internal stakeholders on critical areas of development, including cell sourcing standards, lab capabilities, and other operational requirements.
 

Project Management Oversight
1. Oversee the project management aspects of business development initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and efficient execution.
2. Provide guidance on setting milestones, tracking progress, and making adjustments to meet business goals, rather than managing individual projects.
3. Support teams in translating strategic goals into actionable plans that align with regulatory and market demands.
 

Regulatory and Compliance Leadership
1. Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines related to human biological raw materials in cell therapy.
2. Lead the development of policies and processes to navigate regulatory challenges in the cell therapy space.
3. Keep teams informed of regulatory updates and best practices to maintain compliance.
 

Strategic Partnerships and Client Relations
1. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers, clients, and industry stakeholders.
2. Represent the company as a trusted resource and primary contact for clients in the cell therapy industry, along with the sales team.
3. Work with sales and marketing teams to effectively communicate our value proposition.
 

Every employee, regardless of their professional group, has the following activities inherent to their position:

- Knowledge and application of work standards (GMP, PNT, INS, BPL, etc...) according to defined procedures. - Compliance with records, if any. - Monitoring of established quality, safety, hygiene and environmental standards. - Inform the direct manager of any incident in the normal development of their work. - Carry out the tasks of the lower professional groups, if necessary.

 

This Job Description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. The description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other responsibilities as needed.

 

Skills/Qualifications/Education:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may