Director Business Development - WuXi AppTec
Saint Paul, MN
About the Job
Overview
Execute Business Development plans in close coordination with Research Chemistry Service (RCS) leadership leading to identification, penetration and growth of business and accounts in Western region.The Director Business Development West Coast drives sales growth in close coordination with Research Chemistry Services leadership penetrating certain assigned customers with significant growth opportunity, as assigned by management. Reporting to the VP, Business Development, the Director Business Development closes and implements growth opportunities with Companies on the Western region by interacting with customers and prospects is through face-to-face meetings and is responsible for achieving an assigned sales and profit goal.
Please note that this job is 100% remote but we prefer to hire in the San Diego area.
Responsibilities
+ Identify potential business prospects (leads) in region across pharma, biotech, VC, non-profits, research institutes, agricultural, and veterinary sciences
+ Identify key decision makers relative to Research Chemistry Service (RCS) business for potential contact and collaboration
+ Qualify leads and present opportunity(ies) to technical team andResearch Chemistry Servicessenior leadership
+ Facilitate business meeting with WuXi with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summaryResearch Chemistry Servicesas solutions provider with clearly articulated messages
+ Support proposal writing with technical team with emphasis on consistency, quality of proposal; presentation of proposal to customer
+ Support proposal negotiation to close contract as defined by supervisor
+ Point of contact forResearch Chemistry Servicesand customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship, identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions
+ Effective representation ofResearch Chemistry Servicesat various meetings/conferences; even planning and execution
+ Provide advice and solution on complex matters using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts, and models in creative and effective ways
+ Work with senior leadership during crisis management.
+ Identify and network with stakeholders, including key contacts outside own area of expertise. Maintain excellent relationships with internal business partners at WuXi.
+ Facilitate customer travels to China
Qualifications
Experience / Education:
+ Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (preferably in chemistry) with 7+ years industrial experience with 5+ years business development experience preferred
+ Experience in CRO is a plus/preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Technical Skills / Knowledge:
+ Demonstrates a broad understanding of discovery leading to candidate selection and preclinical development
+ Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines
Independence/ Accountability:
+ Demonstrates the ability to a self-starter
+ Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner
+ Able to work independently
+ Must be organized and detailed-oriented
Problem Solving:
+ Possesses proven experience in creating or capitalizing on opportunities leading to successful outcomes, ideally with Business Development relevance
+ Understands and is able to work on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Leadership Activities:
+ Independently identifies potential prospects
+ Coordinates with other BD and scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients.
+ Marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all parties.
Communication Skills:
+ Interpersonal skill sets for effective listening, dialog and interactions
Anticipated base pay range: $140,492 - 196,691
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
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Execute Business Development plans in close coordination with Research Chemistry Service (RCS) leadership leading to identification, penetration and growth of business and accounts in Western region.The Director Business Development West Coast drives sales growth in close coordination with Research Chemistry Services leadership penetrating certain assigned customers with significant growth opportunity, as assigned by management. Reporting to the VP, Business Development, the Director Business Development closes and implements growth opportunities with Companies on the Western region by interacting with customers and prospects is through face-to-face meetings and is responsible for achieving an assigned sales and profit goal.
Please note that this job is 100% remote but we prefer to hire in the San Diego area.
Responsibilities
+ Identify potential business prospects (leads) in region across pharma, biotech, VC, non-profits, research institutes, agricultural, and veterinary sciences
+ Identify key decision makers relative to Research Chemistry Service (RCS) business for potential contact and collaboration
+ Qualify leads and present opportunity(ies) to technical team andResearch Chemistry Servicessenior leadership
+ Facilitate business meeting with WuXi with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summaryResearch Chemistry Servicesas solutions provider with clearly articulated messages
+ Support proposal writing with technical team with emphasis on consistency, quality of proposal; presentation of proposal to customer
+ Support proposal negotiation to close contract as defined by supervisor
+ Point of contact forResearch Chemistry Servicesand customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship, identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions
+ Effective representation ofResearch Chemistry Servicesat various meetings/conferences; even planning and execution
+ Provide advice and solution on complex matters using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts, and models in creative and effective ways
+ Work with senior leadership during crisis management.
+ Identify and network with stakeholders, including key contacts outside own area of expertise. Maintain excellent relationships with internal business partners at WuXi.
+ Facilitate customer travels to China
Qualifications
Experience / Education:
+ Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (preferably in chemistry) with 7+ years industrial experience with 5+ years business development experience preferred
+ Experience in CRO is a plus/preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Technical Skills / Knowledge:
+ Demonstrates a broad understanding of discovery leading to candidate selection and preclinical development
+ Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines
Independence/ Accountability:
+ Demonstrates the ability to a self-starter
+ Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner
+ Able to work independently
+ Must be organized and detailed-oriented
Problem Solving:
+ Possesses proven experience in creating or capitalizing on opportunities leading to successful outcomes, ideally with Business Development relevance
+ Understands and is able to work on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Leadership Activities:
+ Independently identifies potential prospects
+ Coordinates with other BD and scientific counterparts to provide appropriate solutions to clients.
+ Marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all parties.
Communication Skills:
+ Interpersonal skill sets for effective listening, dialog and interactions
Anticipated base pay range: $140,492 - 196,691
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
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Source : WuXi AppTec