Business Development Manager – Ireland Market Entry

About the role

This position reports to senior leadership and will own the market entry and long‑term commercial development of a global specialty chemicals business in Ireland. The role blends commercial strategy, technical engagement, and market development to build early‑stage relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs/CMOs and specialty chemical distributors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the Irish market.
• Build relationships across pharma manufacturers, CDMOs/CMOs, and specialty chemical distributors.
• Lead market entry via specialty chemicals and intermediates to establish trust and credibility.
• Progress accounts into CDMO and custom synthesis opportunities over time.
• Act as the commercial and technical interface with customers.
• Provide market insight on pricing, regulation, and supply‑chain trends.
• Collaborate closely with global technical, supply‑chain, and compliance teams.
• Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events.
• Support the development of future local capability as the market expands.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development, technical sales or commercial leadership within chemicals, pharma, CDMO or related industries.
• Strong technical background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships in complex technical B2B environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience operating in growth or build‑out environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with both strategic and hands‑on capability.

Required skills

• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering