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Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

k wise consult
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Position Overview

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing organization seeking an experienced business development leader with a strong background in the Drug Product industry. As the Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, you will report directly to the VP of BD & Strategic Partnerships and play a pivotal role in our Commercial Team. This position is centered around driving high-growth results in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment, focused on achieving new business revenue objectives and strengthening existing client relationships.

Your skills as a strategic hunter will be indispensable as you identify, target, cultivate, structure, and close new sales opportunities. You will also contribute to shaping our overall Commercial Strategy, leveraging market insights to enhance our sales pipeline and drive growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Build a robust funnel of business opportunities and nurture strategic customer relationships within the Drug Product sectors.
  • Design and execute a comprehensive sales strategy targeting Drug Product companies in your assigned territories.
  • Identify and develop new business prospects from various sources, including industry contacts and leads from our website and Inside Sales team.
  • Collaborate closely with the Commercial leadership team to align business development efforts with overall growth objectives.
  • Lead the client project team by driving account strategy, managing business relationships, and ensuring alignment between internal teams and client needs.
  • Assist in contract negotiations with the guidance of legal counsel and senior management to ensure compliance and execution.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and conferences while fostering relationships within industry trade groups.
  • Gather market intelligence on customers, competitors, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
  • Identify commercial portfolio opportunities and risks to drive new revenue streams.
  • Lead and execute business development initiatives, including partner outreach and transaction structuring.
  • Develop business analyses to support sales pipeline evaluation and assess the impact of market changes.
  • Build effective partnerships with Operations, Program Management, and Finance to support commercial opportunities.
  • Contribute to the development of commercial and competitive strategies.
  • Provide regular presentations on business development opportunities and pipeline status in various forums.
  • Manage lead development processes efficiently within your defined sales territory.
  • Enhance brand awareness through strategic client engagement and service excellence.
  • Travel required to industry events, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings, typically up to 30-50% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct reports, but you will inspire others through your leadership and knowledge sharing.

Supervision Received

You will operate with general supervision, having the autonomy to perform routine duties while receiving occasional check-ins on significant tasks.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific / technical field; an advanced degree such as an MS or MBA is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in client-facing commercial roles within the CDMO or Drug Product industries.
  • Proficient in CRM tools like SalesForce to streamline the sales process.
  • Able to create and deliver compelling presentations for executive audiences.
  • Strong understanding and utilization of sales performance metrics.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitating effective communication across all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with trends and technologies in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in biologics and Drug Products.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on value creation and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Possesses deep knowledge of Drug Product markets and drug development processes, ideally with exposure to CMO commercialization.
  • Demonstrates resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • A collaborative team player committed to achieving collective goals.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to navigate complex operational challenges.
  • Aptitude for cultivating strong, trusting client relationships.
  • This is a field-based role requiring significant travel.
  • Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

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