Biopharma Applications Leader — Technical Growth

Univar Solutions; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Univar Solutions, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, seeks a driven technical business development professional to grow our Biopharma presence across North America. You will initiate and close new opportunities, provide technical support, and help our customers scale up and transfer processes.

You’ll work with R&D, manufacturing, and business development teams, travel up to 50%, and collaborate with sales and product management to win new business while meeting financial targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in the Biopharma industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biotech or Life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of Biopharma manufacturing, formulations and applications.
• Experience managing a small team (3 direct reports) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated markets.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop and close new Biopharma opportunities with R&D, manufacturing and business teams.
• Provide product recommendations, technical and formulation support to customers.
• Build account position through consultative selling at all levels within the account.
• Communicate qualitative and quantitative updates using Salesforce CRM.
• Generate industry reports and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Stay ahead of product trends and prospect for new business; grow the territory.
• Collaborate with sales and product management to establish new business and support existing accounts.
• Support customers during scale-up and technical transfer of projects.
• Provide technical training on product lines to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Biopharma experience

People management

Travel willingness

Scientific communication

Regulated markets experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Life sciences/Biotech

Job description

Univar Solutions, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, seeks a driven technical business development professional to grow our Biopharma presence across North America. You will initiate and close new opportunities, provide technical support, and help our customers scale up and transfer processes.

You’ll work with R&D, manufacturing, and business development teams, travel up to 50%, and collaborate with sales and product management to win new business while meeting financial targets.