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<p><span class="emphasis"><i><b>Be the First to Apply </b></i></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#a33600"><b>Division</b></span></p>Piramal Pharma Solutions<p>Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing  organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing  solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.  </p><p>This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery  Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial  Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer  specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs  and Antibody Drug <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Conjugation.  </span></p><p>Our capability as an integrated service provider  & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and  Generic companies <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">worldwide.  </span></p><p>For more details, please visit : <a href="http://www.piramalpharmasolutions.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.piramalpharmasolutions.com</span></u></span></a></p><p><span class="emphasis">Job Title</span></p>Director, Business Development<p><span class="emphasis">Job Description</span></p>The individual will be responsible for proactively identifying and building new customer relationships and growing existing biotech accounts for Piramal’s Small Molecule API and Drug Product to deliver year on year sales and pipeline growth. This individual will represent Business Development as a point of contact in a wide variety of settings (including conferences, trade shows, client visits, presentations, etc.)<p><b>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES </b></p><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Understanding of drug substance and/or drug product manufacturing processes</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Demonstrated track record to secure new customers, exhibiting a strong close rate</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Effective at working with scientists and other customer stakeholders, up to and including C- Suite leaders, to discuss the value proposition of Piramal`s offerings</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Understanding of SalesForce.com customer contact management system</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Adept at building strong internal network and navigating the organization to optimize influence for ensuring appropriate support levels for territory opportunities</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Strong interpersonal and leadership skills</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Customer Centric with the ability to build relationships based on trust and long-term commitment.</span></div><div></div><div><b>KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </b></div><div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Responsible for generating new business from new customers and existing accounts through a high level of customer contact including frequent direct customer visits, virtual meetings and extensive networking activities</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Demonstrate strategic business awareness of the market and customers </span><span>in order to</span><span> differentiate our business from the competition</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Effectively promote current technical capabilities and emerging / new technologies as they become available to facilitate generation and closing of new business opportunities</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Identify sales opportunities and establish relationships with existing customers to generate future sales, avenues for cross selling and repeat business. Develop and implement strategic plans for key accounts in assigned territory</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Contact new accounts and leverage network to map opportunities</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Prepare and deliver client proposals in collaboration with Program Managers. Negotiate agreements of sale to close accounts and secure long-term agreements</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Interface with supply planning/production functions and export logistics/shipping team to ensure dispatch as per customer time-lines and liaise with regulatory team to meet statutory requirements</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Participate in strategy and annual planning meetings. Report out on sales performance and funnel. Develop forecast, budget and track performance</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Retain, expand and strengthen client relationships by ensuring high-quality customer service and issue resolution</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Manage sales activities on the Salesforce platform</span></div><div></div><div><p><b>QUALIFICATION: </b></p><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Minimum requirement of a BS/ MS in any Life Sciences (Preferably Chemistry, Pharmacy) PhD and or MBA desired</span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Preferred experience of 10+ years in the Pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of small molecule API or drug product. </span></div><div><span><span>•</span></span><span>Proven track record in delivering year on year business targets.</span></div></div></div>

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