Director, Business Development - Mid-Atlantic Region

Inotiv • West Lafayette, IN

22h • Remote

About The Position

The business development director (BDD) is responsible for meeting their territory sales goal by developing, directing, and executing a geographic territory-based field sales strategy. The BDD’s territory plan includes activities such as meeting current clients to build strong commercial relationships and customer loyalty, while assessing opportunities to expand our business with the client. Activities also include identifying and developing new clients through prospecting activities including attendance at regional meetings and face-to-face meetings at client locations. The BDD works closely with Inotiv’s technical/SMEs and professional staff leveraging their expertise to ensure Inotiv is the preferred partner for the services offered and in the best position to exceed client expectations while developing the business relationship. This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related science or business subject.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of field sales experience in the CRO industry or a related life-science sector
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered.
• Highly developed communication skills (written & verbal). Listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
• High degree of self-motivation and professionalism.
• A team-oriented approach with strong desire to learn.
• Utilize consultative selling skills; from identifying opportunities through closing new business
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues in a creative and positive manner and effectively maneuver through complex situations – internal and external
• Capability to multi-task and at times to instill a productive sense of urgency
• Understanding of the drug discovery and development process including Efficacy Screening, DMPK, Preclinical, Bioanalytical, Clinical
• Experience with a CRM such as SalesForce or HubSpot
• Follow Inotiv’s core values: 1.) Deliver excellent client experience, 2.) Provide insightful problem solving, 3.) Always do the right thing, 4.) Be humbly confident, 5.) Get it done

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify leads that are provided through company-led marketing efforts or self-initiated through territory/account prospecting activities
• Participate in local networking groups such as regional SOT and BIO meetings, and pharma discovery/development meetings
• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ organizational structures, decision making process and build relationships throughout scientific and executive levels
• Uncover relevant discovery and development opportunities and become the focal point for providing Inotiv’s collective solutions and expertise.
• Develop and provide proposals, and supportive documentation to facilitate contract awards
• Coordinate internal project teams to support client requests and anticipated needs
• Lead and participate in customer support efforts to build strong customer loyalty
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information to effectively communicate territory activities, opportunity status, and achievements. Timely updates into Hubspot CRM.
• Provide market data, competitive intelligence, and other such information to assist Inotiv’s planning
• Make recommendations internally for new processes and services to solve unmet needs and/or improve our client’s experience
• Maintain confidential information
• Interact with the community and employees
• Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed.

Benefits

• health and dental coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level