Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a well-established organization CRDMO that is growing exponentially. They are currently looking to strengthen their Commercial team through the appointment of a Senior Director of Business Development to focus on drug discovery in the West Coast.

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Senior Business Development Director - Responsibilities:

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• Develop and implement strategies to identify and secure new business opportunities, including partnerships, collaborations, and licensing agreements.

• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

• Foster long-term relationships with clients, using existing networks and sales tools to increase the client base

• Ensure exceptional client experience across all touchpoints by collaborating with the Commercial team

• Work closely with the Marketing team to create effective marketing strategies that attract and retain clients, raise awareness of company capabilities and services, and generate revenue

• Attend important conferences to increase the company's visibility

• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive activity, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks for the small molecule drug discovery business.

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Senior Business Development Director - Requirements:

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• Possess professional experience working in commercial functions such as Sales, Business Development, and Key Account Management

• Exhibit strong networking skills and ability to establish connections with people from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrate a proven track record of developing strategic partnerships

• Strong knowledge of the drug discovery process, including preclinical and clinical development, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property.

• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Exhibit independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

• Possess highly organized and detail-oriented traits, capable of managing multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously
  

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Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact Valentina Narvaez at 7868140709 or valentina.narvaez@mantellassociates.com.