Business Development Manager - Drug Discovery
Full-time
Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 130,000 per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for sales of Eurofins Discovery portfolio consisting of chemistry, pharmacology products and services within the assigned territory or region with the goal of achieving sales targets.
- Proficient understanding of the drug discovery process and selling the portfolio to the US client base.
- Prospect clients requiring services or products for drug discovery.
- Develop and support client relationships through frequent face‑to‑face meetings.
- Provide recommendations and feedback for operational strategy needed to meet client requirements.
- Build and document territory and regional business plans, update regularly.
- Report on competitor activities observed in the region or globally.
- Provide monthly reports against key metrics.
- Utilize the company CRM, keep information up to date.
- Develop collaborative relationships with senior leaders of Eurofins Discovery companies.
- Understand and utilize various resources within Eurofins Discovery to achieve sales targets.
- Maintain high level of technical and application competence of chemistry services for drug discovery and development.
- Promote and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction including 24‑hour response times to customer inquiries.
- Work closely with Marketing to design and implement territory and regional strategies.
- Utilize sales and marketing channels effectively, including website, e‑commerce, marketplaces, and participate in webinars, tradeshows and customer events.
- Accomplish effectiveness in presentations to clients and internal teams.
- Provide feedback and analysis to improve portfolio and marketing strategies.
- Ability to travel approximately 30‑40% of the time, mostly within the territory.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting sales colleagues as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in sales with strong understanding of drug discovery, particularly discovery chemistry.
- Minimum education of a B.S. in chemistry, pharmacology or related discipline; experience in products and services for drug discovery.
- Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process.
- Understanding of or prior experience in the CRO market and proven ability to analyze and act on global business trends.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Collaborative nature to work with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Ability to travel internationally in a limited capacity (training and customer audits).
- Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid time off and ten annual paid holidays.
Additional Information
Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with overtime as needed.
EEO Statement
Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.