What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Labviva, Inc.?
Business Development Manager Location: Boston Headquarters (Hybrid: 3 days a week in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) or Remote (EST time zone strongly preferred).
About the Role
Labviva is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team, focusing on our supplier partnerships. This role is pivotal in driving the growth of Labviva’s supplier ecosystem by identifying, securing, and nurturing strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the life sciences industry. You will lead the growth strategy and execution for complex accounts, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and ensure our platform delivers exceptional value to suppliers.
How You Will Contribute
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Lead complex sales cycles, including discovery, solution scoping, negotiation, and closing deals.
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Build and maintain strong, multi-threaded relationships with supplier stakeholders, including executives in procurement, R&D, and operational teams.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and operations, to craft tailored solutions that address supplier needs and align with our platform’s capabilities.
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Monitor supplier performance metrics, analyze data trends, and provide actionable insights to drive optimization and growth.
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Represent Labviva at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our platform and build relationships with potential partners.
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Oversee account governance, including leading quarterly business reviews and coordinating with implementation teams to align with supplier objectives.
What You Bring to the Team
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Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field; Master’s, MBA, or PhD is a plus.
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7 years of experience in business development, enterprise SaaS sales, or account management, preferably in the life sciences or procurement technology sectors.
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Deep understanding of procurement processes, R&D operations, and supplier dynamics in the life sciences industry.
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Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
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Technical proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Hubspot)
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Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for driving growth and delivering value.
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Willingness to travel to meet with clients and attend industry events as needed.
If you’re passionate about building meaningful partnerships and have the skills to drive success in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of procurement in life sciences with Labviva.
