Director of Business Development

Talent Partner of the Bioconjugation Leader

Job Summary:

• Responsible for identifying and establishing new WuXi XDC clients within the biotech sector in the San Francisco Bay Area to increase ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business and client base.
• Work closely with the senior business development leadership team, and operations, to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region.
• Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input required for the development of future service offerings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Grow the ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, and across WuXi XDC value chain.
• Manage a portfolio of biotech accounts.
• Build strong internal relationships across functions.
• Work closely and align with functions/SMEs for each account.
• Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently, with the support of line manager.
• Represent WuXi XDC at trade shows.
• Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
• Deliver exemplary customer service.
• Timely update of  and monitor KPIs.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. MBA or PhD preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years, or Master/PhD degree with at least 3 years, of ADC industry experience preferably including 1 year of successful sales and territory management experience within the ADC CMO / CRO space. The title will be decided based on the candidate’s credentials and level of the experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
• Listening and empathy demonstrated.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
• Must be organized and detailed‑oriented.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Business Development

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Salary: $–$