Business Development Manager - Gene Therapy CRO

Reporting to the VP, this individual will lead Business Development & Account Management for CRO & CDMO services across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California region.

The BD Manager will work with cross-functional teams (including technical support team, project management team and production team) to achieve sales goals for the assigned territory.

Client Details

This client is an established one-stop-shop gene therapy CRO/CDMO which offers plasmids, viral vectors, fill-finish, QC analytical, and AAV manufacturing services with innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. The business has been well established for over a decade with customers in over 30 countries and has found back-to-back growth YoY, particularly in the US.

Description

• Responsible for generating new business of the customer base through direct customer visits and flawless project management
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term business development and marketing strategies aimed at achieving the company's growth and profitability objectives.
• Lead high-level business development initiatives, including prospecting, meeting with potential clients, delivering presentations on company capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new clients.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies to target organizations for products & services.
• Collaborate closely with the scientific research team to ensure that potential and existing clients receive a seamless and responsive experience throughout the sales cycle.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, networking, and outreach to prospective clients; maintain strong relationships with existing and past clients.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a Scientist position, specifically within gene therapy or cell, and a high level of technical and professional expertise
• Strong business acumen and ability to generate new business and manage client relationships.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary for an entry level position.
• Uncapped commission structure with upside.
• Remote with a preference out of SFO. Expected travel on occasion to lab and meet with customers (up to 40%)
• Growth opportunity with upside.
• Strong benefits package.
• Established business which has consistently grown in headcount and revenue over the last few years.
• Strong financial backing and investment - launched a new lab/site in TX.

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