WuXi AppTec
Director Business Development
WuXi AppTec, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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 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 and Research Chemistry Services senior leadership
Facilitate business meeting with WuXi with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summary Research Chemistry Services as 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 for Research Chemistry Services and customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship, identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions
Effective representation of Research Chemistry Services at 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 be a self-starter
Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner
Able to work independently
Must be organized and detail-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 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 and Research Chemistry Services senior leadership
Facilitate business meeting with WuXi with proper agenda, attendees, focus on opportunity and follow-up; meeting summary Research Chemistry Services as 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 for Research Chemistry Services and customer; ensure communication channels; pro-actively identify areas of growth opportunity; ensure stable relationship, identify issues which could jeopardize partnership; pose solutions
Effective representation of Research Chemistry Services at 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 be a self-starter
Functions in a self-motivated and highly flexible manner
Able to work independently
Must be organized and detail-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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