Manager, Business Development - Oral Solid Dosage

Manager, Business Development - Oral Solid Dosage

Job description:

• Create and implement strategic sales plans to grow Glatt's market presence and accomplish business goals through Biotech, Biopharma, and Pharma customers requiring OSD formulation development for commercial manufacturing
  Establish and nurture strong connections with important customers and parties involved.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales strategies and initiatives.


• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the OSD Drug Product market
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, leveraging an active network
  Develop and implement strategic business development plans to meet and exceed sales targets.


• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential clients.


• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.


• Provide regular reports on business development activities, sales performance, and market trends to senior management.


• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
  Work closely with the program management team from the RFP process through the project stages with the client.


• Focus on early-stage opportunities between pre-clinical to Phase 2b/3 with innovative pharmaceutical companies developing solid oral dosage forms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business with life science experience, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.


• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in business development within the Drug Product CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) industry, with a preference for oral solid dosage forms. Strong network within the Western pharma/biopharmaceutical sector.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Willingness to travel up to 60% as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events (If the candidate is on the West Coast, travel to US headquarters bi-monthly).


• Minimum of 2 years exposure to the drug product manufacturing industry.


• An understanding of cGMP manufacturing requirements as well as regulatory and environmental issues relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.


• Entrepreneurial mindset, energetic personality, and accountability in accomplishing the objectives of the business.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of our customer's organizations as well as internally at all levels of Glatt Pharma Solutions.


• Strong relationship-building skills across disciplines (technical, commercial, operational, and middle- and senior management).


• A high level of "can do" creativity, determination, and personal motivation.