Business Development Manager

SGS

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager for Biologics to drive growth in the pharmaceutical sector. In this dynamic role, you will identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop strategic territory plans, and collaborate with clients to enhance service delivery. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a global leader in inspection and certification services. If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to a team that values quality and integrity, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals testing and 2+ years in business development.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue business opportunities with current and new clients.
Execute sales activities and maintain accurate data in the Sales Pipeline tool.
Promote services and ensure communication with labs for seamless service delivery.

Skills

Business Development

Sales and Marketing

Client Relationship Management

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Science

Advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmacology

Tools

Sales Pipeline Tool

Job description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

As the Business Development Manager, Biologics you will identify and pursue business opportunities with current and new clients in the assigned territory. In this position, you will create a territory plan based on SGS Health Science's business strategy and participate in preparing sales goals each fiscal year and track the progress to ensure that the objectives are met.

Visit new prospects and new customers to sell and support the SGS Life Science Services Biologics suite of services
Grow LSS market share by winning new customers within a defined geographic territory
Identify prospects, perform need analysis, identify opportunities and follow up to close
Promote North American network and expertise to prospects and customers
Maintain up to date knowledge of SGS’s analytical capacity and capabilities
Participate in strategic and business decisions regarding new service opportunities with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies
Execute sales activities, including sales planning, visits, reports, and results
Maintain current and accurate data in the Sales Pipeline tool on all sales activities within assigned territory accounts and their opportunities
Adhere to Customer-Centric selling methodologies
Use the internet, phone, tradeshow, market intelligence database, and other lead sources to generate new opportunities
Ensure communication and coordination with the labs to facilitate the successful handover and execution of the new and current business
Participate in arranging and hosting prospective client visits to all North American locations
Network with key players and maintain an understanding of external market developments to ensure SGS becomes the service provider of choice to a greater share of the market
React upon business opportunities forwarded by Operations and inform them of progress
Assist in decisions involving price structure and price negotiations with all final decisions to be made by laboratory Business Manager & Director of Biologics
Ensure that any client complaints are forwarded to the appropriate individual(s) and ultimately resolved in a prompt and professional manner
Review and prepare contracts as required (Master Service Agreements etc.)
Report on developments in the marketplace and competitor activities
Forward potential opportunities to other Business Lines as appropriate

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Life Science, etc.)
3+ years of experience testing in pharmaceuticals
2+ years of business development experience in sales/marketing to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers
Must have a valid driving license, travel is required

Preferred

Advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology preferred

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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