Director, Business Development

Schawanconsulting; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development services is seeking a Director of Business Development. This position focuses on securing business and managing sales activities primarily through consultative interactions with medical communication sponsors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, equipped with excellent communication and management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in science or business required.
• 5+ years sales experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO required.
• Excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Secure and retain business through consultative sales activities.
• Oversee sales activities including cold calling and contract negotiations.
• Position SCG as a preferred provider for drug discovery services.

Skills

Sales skills

Problem solving

Communication

Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business

Master’s/PhD (considered a plus)

Tools

Sales automation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director, Business Development (Drug Development Services)- HOME BASED

Job Category: Business Development

Primary Location: North America- United States- California- San Francisco

Description:

The Director, Business Development will support SCG (The Company), a drug development services company focused on integrated drug development programs.

The Director, Business Development will secure and retain business for SCG through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision makers and decision influencers at existing

and new medical communication sponsors. Oversee the sales activities (including, but limited to cold calling, proposal writing, contract negotiations, support of clients relations) and position SCG as

a primary or preferred provider for all professional drug discovery services to be outsourced.

**POSITION TO BE HOME-OFFICE BASED ON THE WEST COAST--BAY AREA PREFERRED, BUT OPEN TO SAN DIEGO OR OTHER WEST COAST LOCATION**

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* Bachelors Degree in science or business (Master’s/PhD considered a plus)

* 5+ years sales experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/CRO (development sciences required)

* Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to formthejob.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Computer skills to handle sales automation, word processing, spreadsheets, power point and email.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to manage people and tasks

* Problem solving

* Sales skills

Schawan Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer