Business Development Director
Job Description
The Business Development Director - Lab Services is responsible for identifying and closing significant business opportunities for Precision Bioservices in the assigned area of responsibility and/or region. This onsite role is based in Seattle, WA.
Compensation
Salary: USD 162,000 - 243,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Identify growth opportunities across the Bioservices portfolio, with emphasis on biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services.
- Cultivate and expand client relationships.
- Foster collaborative working ties with Marketing, Technical Support, Customer Support, and Production teams.
- Assess and qualify prospective leads.
- Draft proposals and engage internal Bioservices experts as needed for consultation.
- Develop project budgets and pricing using in-house resources to ensure accuracy.
- Secure new business and broaden existing client relationships.
- Attend conferences, trade shows, and meetings as required.
- Maintain contact records and opportunities in Salesforce.com.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of related sales experience.
- Master’s degree with at least two years of related sales experience.
- PhD with zero to one year of related sales experience.
- Collaborative team player willing to share knowledge.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and develop plans to achieve personal goals.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically while acting tactically in a dynamic environment.
- History of progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven success in client relationship management and business development within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings, with sales experience in biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services.
- Self-directed and self-motivated to operate at a highly technical level.
- Willing to travel up to 35 percent.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for driving in the relevant states.
- Able to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.
Technologies
- SalesForce.com