Sr. Manager, Business Development (San Francisco)

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our client is seeking a Sr. Manager, Business Development in San Francisco, CA.
Role Description
Responsibilities:
• Generating new business from new customers through a high level of customer outreach and contact including customer visits and extensive networking activities.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and effectively promote Nona Biosciences’ technical capabilities and specialties. Provide solution based consultative selling to meet customer needs.
• Maintain existing customers through trust-based relationships and high quality customer support.
• Collaborate with marketing, project managers and production team to develop strategies that promote customer acquisition and retention.
• Collect market intelligence with information gathering and trend analysis on the industry, pricing, and competition.
• Collect, analyze and track competitors’ information and business move, help make departmental strategic plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in sales or business development within a preclinical CRO, or equivalent experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry involving collaboration with CROs, supported by a scientific background.
• Based in the Bay Area, with strong familiarity with the local biotech/pharmaceutical landscape and an existing network of industry contacts and client relationships.
• Experience with antibody drug discovery and protein engineering is a plus
• Master’s degree required, advanced degree in science or commensurate experience is preferred (e.g. PhD, MBA)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with customers and key stakeholders, good conflict management skills
• Demonstrate ability to translate strategy into action, strong influence, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High energy level with strong drive to constantly improving; self-motivated.
• Strong team player
• Ability to travel
Benefits/Other Compensation:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO.
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.
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