Director/Senior Director Sales - EU

R&D Partners; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

R&D Partners in Basel seeks a Director/Senior Director Sales to lead CDMO sales across Europe. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, building relationships with mid-level stakeholders, and driving strategic growth in the biologics industry.

Based in Switzerland, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, or Denmark, you will manage regional market strategies, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end sales processes while ensuring compliance with local regulations and client expectations.

Qualifikationen

• Must have 10+ years in Sales or Project Management with direct client interfacing.
• Minimum 5 years in biologics technical/manufacturing areas.
• BS degree required; MS or MBA preferred; background in bioscience plus business/sales experience.

Aufgaben

• Analyze market landscape and prepare execution plans for regions and areas.
• Identify key influencers within target clients and establish relationships to drive opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally to clients at all levels from executives to SMEs.
• Manage the sales lifecycle to close accounts in a timely manner.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MS or MBA preferred

Biochemistry/Chemical Eng/Bioengineering background

Jobbeschreibung

Join a global biologics leader and spearhead the commercial strategies that bring breakthrough therapies to market.

R&D Partners is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director/Senior Director Sales to lead CDMO sales activities across Europe. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities, building relationships with mid-level stakeholders, and driving strategic growth in the biologics industry. The ideal candidate will be based in Switzerland, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, or Denmark, where many of our clients and prospects are located.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market landscape and prepare execution plans for specific regions, functions, and areas.
• Identify key influencers within target clients and establish relationships to drive business opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally to clients at all levels, from executives to subject matter experts.
• Manage the sales lifecycle efficiently to close accounts in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate client interactions effectively in both virtual and face-to-face settings, ensuring clear communication expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that may hinder partnerships with clients.
• Manage internal sales processes, including RFPs, proposals, bid evaluations, and meetings.

Key Skills and Requirements

Education

• BS degree required; foreign degree and/or MS or MBA preferred.
• Background in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields complemented by Business, Marketing, or Sales experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of direct client interfacing experience in Sales or Project Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in biologics technical/manufacturing areas.

Knowledge/Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Proven ability to leverage existing networks to capture business opportunities.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to understand client needs and wants.

For more information, please contact William Ashenden.