VP, Business Development - Development (Midwest, Southern, West or East Coast)

Evotec•Princeton, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Evotec, curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it’s celebrated. We’re looking for a passionate and curious VP of Business Development to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a VP of Business Development at Evotec, you will focus on driving sales growth by overseeing a regional team, managing complex sales processes, building client relationships, collaborating with internal departments, and adapting sales strategies to meet market needs. Key responsibilities include refining sales territories, mentoring a regional sales team, nurturing executive client relationships, and acting as a brand ambassador at industry events. Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Just – Evotec Biologics, wholly owned by Evotec SE, is a first-to-industry biologics platform that leverages AI/ML technologies and world-leading molecular design, cell line development, process intensification and continuous manufacturing strategies to advance biotherapeutics from discovery through clinical stages to commercial launch. The Just – Evotec Biologics team combines deep industry experience in the fields of data, protein, process, and manufacturing sciences including automation with highly integrated and flexible capabilities to break through the scientific and economic barriers associated with the development of protein therapeutics. Our focus is to accelerate and expand access to biotherapeutics through scientific and technological innovation for our proprietary projects and on behalf of our partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
Minimum 10+ years of sales leadership experience in the CRO, CDMO, or life sciences industry.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing client portfolios.
Strong leadership, negotiation, presentation and excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel extensively across the region in support of the team.
Willingness to travel extensively (40%+).
Relationship builder who excels in complex stakeholder environments.
Customer-centric with a deep understanding of client needs in the drug discovery-development continuum.
Strong commercial and analytical skills.
Relationship building and client engagement.
Resilient, results-driven and self-motivated.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with global commercial goals, assess and refine sales territories and account assignments across the team to maximize efficiency and growth potential.
Build and maintain strong, executive-level relationships with key clients in the region, acting as a trusted advisor and understanding their unique needs to ensure Evotec is seen as partner of choice.
Accelerate top-line growth by being accountable for achievement of a regional sales target & supporting the team in the identification and closing of new sales opportunities while ensuring sustainable long-term profitability by safeguarding profit margins.
Monitor team KPIs and report performance to executive leadership.
Partner with other sales leaders, marketing, commercial strategy and commercial operations to ensure aligned growth strategies and seamless execution across the organization.
Represent Evotec at industry events, trade shows, and key client meetings, serving as a visible and knowledgeable company ambassador in the region.
Hire, mentor, train, and motivate sales teams to achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets, ensuring proper staffing and efficient utilization of resources.
Supporting the sales team in the field with key client meetings, events and negotiations as required.