Director of Business Development
Now Hiring: Business Development & Sales Associate Director / Director
Location: (Greater Boston area preferred for occasional in-office meetings)
Industry: Biotech / Biopharma Services
Salary: 120,000
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and building lasting client relationships? We're looking for a dynamic Business Development & Sales Associate Director / Director to lead revenue-generating initiatives and shape the future of our business development strategy.
🌟 What You'll Do
💼 Revenue Generation
- Exceed sales targets and drive significant revenue growth.
- Lead negotiations and close high-impact deals.
📈 Sales Strategy & Client Engagement
- Collaborate with leadership to define and execute sales strategies.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships.
🧠 Strategic Business Development
- Identify new market opportunities and trends.
- Develop and implement business development plans aligned with company goals.
👥 Team Leadership
- Mentor junior associates and lead team meetings.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless client experiences.
📊 Market Intelligence
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
- Provide strategic insights to refine business approaches.
🗣️ Sales Presentations & Proposals
- Deliver compelling presentations to clients and stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of sales proposals and quotations.
🌍 Conferences & Tradeshows
- Identify and attend key industry events to boost brand visibility.
✅ What You Bring
🎓 Education & Experience
- Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Business (Advanced degree preferred).
- 8+ years in sales/business development in biotech or biopharma.
- Experience with CRO, CMO, or CDMO services is a strong plus.
💡 Sales Expertise
- Proven success in driving revenue through strategic sales.
- Passion for sales and strong self-discipline.
🤝 Client Focus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong industry network preferred.
🧭 Leadership & Strategy
- Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to execute actionable plans.
🗂️ Negotiation & Adaptability
- Skilled in closing complex deals.
- Comfortable navigating evolving industry landscapes.