Assistant Manager - Strategic Business Development

Assistant Manager - Strategic Business Development

Glovis America - 18191 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, California, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.

We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

The Assistant Manager - Strategic Business Development supports the discovery and development of new business opportunities within the healthcare logistics sector. The role focuses on creating business plans - particularly in bio-pharmaceutical and medical device logistics - by conducting market research, regulatory and permitting analysis, industry benchmarking, and establishing operational frameworks. This person will have experience in healthcare logistics and hands‑on involvement in launching new business initiatives.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the company's growth by transforming market insights into practical strategies that support execution and commercialization.

• Market Research
  • Conduct market feasibility studies across healthcare segments and products, identify target segments, and develop strategies for new market entry
  • Analyze regulatory requirements and obtain necessary permits to establish healthcare logistics operations
  • Design business models and develop mid/long-term business plans to support market penetration
  • Prepare internal reporting and documentation to secure executive approval for new project initiatives
• Operation Set Up
  • Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and obtain necessary permits for operations
  • Establish customized healthcare logistics facilities, including warehouses and specialized transportation vehicles, and recruit and on-board personnel to manage day-to-day operations
• Develop sales strategies, customer solutions, and presentation materials to support business development activities
• Build relationships with pharmaceutical, bio‑pharma, and medical device companies to drive potential business opportunities
• Special Projects
  • Conduct urgent ad‑hoc projects as requested by top management
  • Other duties as assigned

$86,000 - $96,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

* Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database systems Required
• Experience in Logistics/Transportation industries Required
• Experience in Healthcare or Pharmaceutical industries Required
• Experience in New Business Development Required

• Bachelors Degree Required
• 6 - 9 years of direct experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Supply Chain, and/or Freight Forwarding Required
• 7 - 11 years of direct experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, and/or Healthcare Logistics Preferred

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing,…