BioPharma Production Specialist

Avantor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

11 paid holidays

18 PTO days annually

Volunteer time off

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a BP Specialist to manage a select large customer accounts within a defined territory, serving as the primary post-sale contact and driving satisfaction and growth. The role covers Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma, with a preference for a major Texas city such as Houston.

Ideal candidates have a college degree in sciences or business and 7–10 years in the chemicals space, with GMP/GLP Bioproduction familiarity. Travel to facilities and trade shows is required.

Qualifications

• A college degree in the sciences and/or business preferred.
• 7–10 years minimum experience in the chemicals space.
• Familiar with GMP/GLP Bioproduction.

Responsibilities

• Supports customers with material problem-solving.
• Assists distributors and customers with product application information.
• Follows up on leads generated by Marketing for future business.
• Acts as liaison between customers/distributors/representatives and Marketing.
• Develops relationships with our customers, distributors & representatives.
• Develops prospects for new leads.
• Travels to customer facilities and to trade shows.
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Customer focus

Education

College degree in sciences or business

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Sales vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The BP Specialist manages a select large customer accounts within defined territory, serving as the primary point of contact post-sale, managing complex negotiations and driving customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth. Engages with clients through a mix of face-to-face meetings and digital channels (e.g., phone, email, video conferencing) to close sales, provide ongoing support, and ensure a high-quality customer experience. Responds to inquiries and offers consultative guidance on appropriate products and services. Executes sales strategies, generates performance reports, and identifies opportunities to increase sales volume while maintaining service excellence. Applies commercial insight and relationship management skills to support both tactical execution and strategic territory development. Mentors less experienced sales representatives and contributes to regional sales strategy.

This person must reside in a major Texas city, preferably in Houston, however, the territory will cover the states of Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma.

What we're looking for:

Education:

A college degree in the sciences and/or business preferred

Experience:

7 - 10 years minimum experience working in the chemicals space

Familiar with GMP/GLP Bioproduction

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Supports customers with material problem-solving.
• Assists distributors and customers with product application information.
• Follows up on leads generated by Marketing for future business.
• Acts as liaison between customers/distributors/representatives and Marketing.
• Develops relationships with our customers, distributors & representatives.
• Develops prospects for new leads.
• Travels to customer facilities and to trade shows.
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better.

It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is$86,250.00 - $146,912.50 This reflects base salary. This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,$123,250.00 - $209,875.00 Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location. TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

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• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• wellness programs
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase program
• 11 paid holidays
• 18 PTO days annually
• volunteer time off
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)