Business Development Specialist

Catalent • Franklin Township, NJ

5d • $76,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Catalent Pharma and Consumer Health (PCH) is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help patients and consumers receive better treatments and products. The business includes Softgel, Liquid Filled Hard Shell, Liquid in Bottle, Zydis® ODT, and various Solid Dose technologies and products including Rx, Gx, OTC, VMS, and Topicals or Topical Skin Care.
Working for Catalent PCH is an opportunity to join a diverse and experienced team helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on prescription products that are designed to treat cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases as well as Alzheimer’s along with some of the leading Consumer products in world including pain therapies, cough and cold, and other such essential Vitamins, and Cosmetics in patient friendly dosage forms.
The Business Development Specialist is expected to support the Region’s growth by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to expedite the achievement of the Region’s goals and objectives, focusing on identifying key business targets and expanding the customer base. The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will report to the Regional Director of Business Development. In this role, this individual will assist in prospecting with regional sales team members with new business opportunities that align with Catalent’s strategic goals, participate in onsite (in factory) and customer face-to-face meetings with the regional individual sales team members, support the progress and enact actions within the Regional territory plans prepared by the regional sales team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration or another related field preferred; Advanced scientific degree and/or Master of Business Administration / commercially orientated degree is advantageous but not essential.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, Business Development, Project Management, or another customer-facing role. Previous experience with Catalent preferred. Pharma or Consumer Health industry experience preferred.
• Sales/business development experience in the contract pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Hunting mentality mandatory.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new methods and partner with other BD team members to learn basics of selling.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in CDMO sales.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Excellent communication in English plus local language of territory (if applicable) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through cold calling, networking, and industry research.
• Support Regional sales team members in developing and executing sales strategies.
• Collaborate with seasoned colleagues to transfer opportunities seamlessly and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Present and promote CDMO services to prospective clients, highlighting key benefits.
• Assist in contract negotiations and closing deals under guidance from senior team members.
• Utilize and maintain accurate CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to track and manage customer interactions, update contact information, and monitor progress on leads and opportunities. Provide regular follow-up reporting on sales activities, including pipeline updates, lead conversion rates, and sales forecasts.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Join a high growth and fast paced organization with a people focused culture
• Global exposure, defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
• 19 days PTO & 8 paid holidays
• Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
• personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees