Business Development Director – Regional

Role Overview

• Responsible for driving new customers and business growth for Serán’s customer accounts.
• Develop business relationships with respective client organizations and serve as lead point of contact for all client matters.
• Anticipate client needs, align solutions with needs for current and future proposals/business development.
• Ensure deadlines are met for active ongoing projects and proposals.
• Help customers realize success relative to collaborations with Serán both current and in the future.
• Focus on new client relationships within regions with growth opportunity to enhance customer service support while strengthening existing business relationships.
• Clear communication within pharmaceutical development and manufacturing and remain within their preferred region, but will require travel to Bend, Oregon as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
• 2+ years of experience in a client-facing capacity is ideal but additional training can be provided
• Track record of technical leadership, including technical conference and client presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, business, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to follow-through on customer contracts/management
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with CRM, Office and other related software.

Benefits

• Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period.
• Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions.
• Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage.
• An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.