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Business Development Executive, Micronization
Location
France
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Executive, Micronization
Catalent Pharma Solutions
• Identify, qualify, and pursue particle size engineering or micronization business opportunities within the assigned portfolio of accounts (current customers and prospects) • Identify key account decision-makers and influencers • Prepare well for calls/visits, anticipating and addressing barriers • Document and validate customer needs before presenting solutions • In cooperation with R&D and Contract Management, prepare and present quotations for project development work to customers • Cooperate with management, commercial operations, legal and finance teams in the preparation and negotiation of any development agreements and all commercial supply agreements • Manage the business relationships with assigned customers • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pricing, contract extensions/amendments, forecasting, periodic business review meetings, and support of other customer service-related issues
Job Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline, business, or related field (MS, MBA, or Ph.D. is preferred)
- A minimum of 3 years of combined business development/sales and scientific/technical experience in the pharmaceutical contract service sales (CDMO), pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries
- Experience/understanding of the proposal development process, business quotes, budgeting, and managing to defined timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills are required
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
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