Growth-Focused Director of Business Development

Reaction Biology; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive lead generation and build client relationships in the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MS in a relevant field and proven sales experience. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans and utilizing Salesforce for client management. This is a full-time role focused on expanding the company's market share in drug discovery that offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must reside in MD, DE, PA, NJ, or the metro NYC area.
• Proven sales experience in business-to-business customer service, marketing, or sales-related field.
• Previous experience in a sales role in life sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities to expand customer portfolio in the agreed sales territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Utilize tools like Global Data, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn for research.
• Develop and maintain a database of high-value contacts in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with Marketing, leadership, and scientific teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MS in Biology, Pharmacology or a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

A biotechnology company is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive lead generation and build client relationships in the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MS in a relevant field and proven sales experience. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans and utilizing Salesforce for client management. This is a full-time role focused on expanding the company's market share in drug discovery that offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.