Director, Business Development

Piramal Pharma Ltd•Riverview, MI

About The Position

SUMMARY: The individual will be responsible for proactively identifying and building new customer relationships and growing existing biotech accounts for Piramal’s Small Molecule API and Drug Product to deliver year on year sales and pipeline growth. This individual will represent Business Development as a point of contact in a wide variety of settings (including conferences, trade shows, client visits, presentations, etc.)

Requirements

Minimum requirement of a BS/ MS in any Life Sciences (Preferably Chemistry, Pharmacy)
Preferred experience of 15+ years in the Pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of small molecule API or drug product.
Proven track record in delivering year on year business targets.
Understanding of drug substance and/or drug product manufacturing processes
Demonstrated track record to secure new customers, exhibiting a strong close rate
Effective at working with scientists and other customer stakeholders, up to and including C- Suite leaders, to discuss the value proposition of Piramal`s offerings
Understanding of SalesForce.com customer contact management system
Adept at building strong internal network and navigating the organization to optimize influence for ensuring appropriate support levels for territory opportunities
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Customer Centric with the ability to build relationships based on trust and long-term commitment.

Nice To Haves

PhD and or MBA desired

Responsibilities

Responsible for generating new business from new customers and existing accounts through a high level of customer contact including frequent direct customer visits, virtual meetings and extensive networking activities
Demonstrate strategic business awareness of the market and customers in order to differentiate our business from the competition
Effectively promote current technical capabilities and emerging / new technologies as they become available to facilitate generation and closing of new business opportunities
Identify sales opportunities and establish relationships with existing customers to generate future sales, avenues for cross selling and repeat business. Develop and implement strategic plans for key accounts in assigned territory
Contact new accounts and leverage network to map opportunities
Prepare and deliver client proposals in collaboration with Program Managers. Negotiate agreements of sale to close accounts and secure long-term agreements
Interface with supply planning/production functions and export logistics/shipping team to ensure dispatch as per customer time-lines and liaise with regulatory team to meet statutory requirements
Participate in strategy and annual planning meetings. Report out on sales performance and funnel. Develop forecast, budget and track performance
Retain, expand and strengthen client relationships by ensuring high-quality customer service and issue resolution
Manage sales activities on the Salesforce platform