Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Non-Clinical Drug Development and with limited direction, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for sales and marketing support for the Lovelace brand as it works to expand its efforts as a Contract Research Organization.
The Business Development Manager will work to uncover and cultivate business opportunities to generate revenue predominately via contact with potential and existing clients. They will also assist with follow-up on critical issues to complete quotes and promote positive customer experiences. The primary focus areas will be to assist in identifying, stewarding and securing business opportunities in chemistry, bioanalysis, toxicology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, ADME/PK, program management services, and all other related Lovelace research areas as directed by Lovelace Leadership, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.
Responsibilities include:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and 5 years of directly related experience in comparable sales/business development positions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Must have demonstrated experience building relationships with clients, and demonstrated success rate in supporting business development activities as evidence by closed research agreements and contracts. Life science or preclinical research experience along with successful project management, client support, sales, territory management or business development experience preferred.
Requires a fundamental understanding of the drug development process and pharmaceutical / biotechnology marketplace, of the preclinical CRO industry, and previous demonstrated experience with SalesForce or a similar Client Relationship Management tool.
Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism, excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required. Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Requires professional-level computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat and Salesforce.com (or similar), and must have the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Previous experience and / or training with Sandler selling system.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO, including disability/vets