Discovery Life Sciences, founded in 2018, is a leading biospecimen procurement and biomarker services provider, supporting precision medicine initiatives in onc
Business Development Director
Location
Germany
Posted
79 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Business Development Director
Discovery Life Sciences
• Meet, call, and email clients at biotech/pharmaceutical/diagnostics companies, CROs, and academic institutions to identify and discuss clinical sample and research service needs. • Travel may be up to 50% • Pitch and present Discovery Life Sciences research services and solutions using professional selling skills • Coordinate large, strategic meetings between customer’s senior scientific leadership and appropriate Company leadership to win large-scale projects with substantial revenue potential • Become a subject matter expert in the Company’s core competencies in order to effectively discuss projects with R&D groups, business directors, legal departments and purchasing managers • Present and help evaluate the workability of client projects with Discovery Life Sciences’ procurement Feasibility team, Scientific leadership team, and internal and external collaborators • Productively manage an opportunity pipeline (25-50+ open opportunities) and Feasibility case queue with updated next steps and feedback from customers • Consistently advance calls and win business by setting clear next steps and properly executing them • Use logic, reason, and scientific acumen to close deals instead of relying on discounts • Report market intel back to team (Management, Business Unit Leadership, Sales, Marketing, etc.) by documenting sales calls and client feedback • Work cooperatively with inside sales support professionals, Global Account Managers, fellow Business Development Directors, Marketing, and Feasibility to maximize sales success in assigned territory • Generate a variety of reports for clients as needed • Respect the privacy of the personal information of patients, co-workers, and all individuals with whom the Company interacts. • Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here. • Consistent and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required; MS, MBA or PhD is preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of biotech-related sales experience preferred
- Motivation to communicate directly with potential clients via both e-mail and phone
- Ability to build and nurture relationships with clients and potential clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Formal sales training preferred
- Team-first attitude and passion to achieve
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs experience is desirable but not required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to respond to customer needs
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
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