Remote Business Development Director - Pharmaceutical Development Services

Company: BioDuro-Sundia
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentDepartment: Business DevelopmentReporting To: VP of Business DevelopmentClassification: Exempt, Full-timeTerritory: Northwest USLocation: Remote, preferably CA, OR, WA, or COWhat We DoBioDuro-Sundia is one of the premier Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMO) globally, with more than 2,200 employees. Our US operations are US headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our 10 facilities provide integrated solutions and exceptional services to our clientele for challenging preclinical and clinical trial projects. With capabilities spanning Drug Discovery, Development, and Manufacturing, it is no surprise that BioDuro-Sundia is a leading partner of choice.Why BioDuro-Sundia?Take the next step in your career and join BioDuro-Sundia today to change lives through the products we help create. Here, you will contribute your talents to meaningful projects that impact the lives of patients around the world and develop as an individual by working directly with a team of seasoned experts and rising stars. Our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity are embedded in everything we do. No matter what your role may be, BioDuro-Sundia strives to ensure all our employees are empowered and given the necessary tools to lead us in our relentless pursuit of success.Job Overview/SummaryOur Director of Business Development focuses on expanding the Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) business at BioDuro. This position is directly responsible for the development and implementation of strategies focusing on growing our Pre-Formulation, Formulation Development, and Clinical Supply product manufacturing through new and existing accounts in the assigned territory. The Director of Business Development builds an internal and external network that enables client success and identifies new clients and follows through on leads from a variety of sources.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesExecute business development initiatives that are consistent with the company's overall strategyResearch and prospect clients for our pre-formulation through late-stage clinical oral solids manufacturing facility; partner with business development team covering Tech Transfer, registration, and Commercial development projects.Assess needs of prospective clients and alignment with BioDuro's capabilities and growth opportunitiesCommunicate BioDuro's strengths and capabilities to prospective and current clients through tailored presentations Coordinate with other BioDuro business units and business development personnel to cross-sell services in other BioDuro-Sundia businessesRespond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and gather information from prospective clients in the absence of RFPsUtilize CRM software to accurately track and update leads, contacts, opportunities, proposals, business development activities, and projectsGenerate proposals, contracts, and service agreements in partnership with the proposal, R& D, and operations teams Generate and communicate business opportunities, including financial and strategic considerations to BioDuro management and operations teams; ensure proposals are consistent with execution plansConfidently negotiate and close both fee-for-service and long-term / ongoing manufacturing contractsDevelop and manage strategic relationships with clients to track and ensure revenue growth for key accounts Serve as escalation point for business issues with existing and new clients; partner with contract management to ensure contracts are working and updatedRepresent and champion clients' needs internally to balance business needs with client relationshipsCoordinate with other BD to discover and implement best practices for BioDuro's business development effortsMaintain accurate and accessible tailored documentation-presentations / proposals / agreements/ updates-to meet client needsPartner with internal teams (technical, project management, operations, manufacturing) to ensure clients' needs are being implementedServe as internal resource for market and competitive awareness and understanding of the industryWork with Marketing to create and manage marketing collateral and initiatives to support business development and brand awarenessRepresent BioDuro at industry events and tradeshows in a professional manner to gain new business leads and opportunitiesWork within and contribute to the work ethic, culture, and values of the company and the business development team This job description is subject to change at any time.RequirementsRequired Qualifications BS or advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutics, or an equivalent; an MBA is a plusA minimum of 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industryA minimum of 5 years' experience in sales and account managementExperience working in the pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing industry is highly preferredPreferred QualificationsBroad knowledge of the development, testing, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical productsStrong client management skills, sales skills, and ability to keep commitmentsStrong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentationAbility to manage multiple work-streams and lead teams to coordinate client responses and negotiationsWorking ConditionsHome office (based in US, preferably West Coast)Travel required to Client locations and conference/events, as regulations permit.Visit to BioDuro-Sundia corporate office and facilities in US/China, as regulations permit.BenefitsPosition BenefitsBioDuro-Sundia employment provides the opportunity to work in beautiful San Diego, California only 5 minutes from the nearest beach. We offer full health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, an aggressive bonus structure, and market-competitive salaries to all our employees. In addition, BioDuro-Sundia provides employees with free catered lunch Monday through Thursday, and a variety of engaging employee and community outreach events. We strive to reward and promote employees who exhibit our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity.EOE and AccommodationWe value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioDuro-Sundia provides reasonable accommodation in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, you may use the alternative methods by emailing humanresources@bioduro-sundia.com. If you are selected to interview for a position, you may also request an accommodation with our team directly.Notice to Agency and Search Firm RepresentativesBioDuro-Sundia is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any BioDuro-Sundia employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of BioDuro-Sundia. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

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