Business Development Manager - Midwest

Business Development Manager - Permanent- Chicago, Illinois

Proclinical is seeking a Business Development Manager with a focus on bioreactors.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role is pivotal in driving our growth strategy within the biopharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will identify, engage, and convert potential clients into long-term partners, leveraging their deep understanding of bioprocessing and bioreactor technologies to articulate the value of our solutions effectively.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related to Biological Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven track record in business development and sales within the biopharmaceutical or cell therapy industries, with specific experience in selling bioreactor systems.
• Strong understanding of bioprocessing technologies and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory as required.

The Business Development Manager'sresponsibilities will be:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify key players, market trends, and potential opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to penetrate target markets and achieve sales targets.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales analytics to track performance metrics and optimize sales processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders within pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Understand client needs and challenges in order to position our bioreactor solutions as essential to their operational success.
• Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and attending industry conferences and events.
• Qualify leads and manage the sales process from initial contact through to closure.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both the client and our company.
• Serve as a technical expert on our bioreactor products, providing guidance and support to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with our engineering and product development teams to tailor solutions that meet client-specific requirements.
• Promote our brand and products through presentations, demonstrations, and participation in industry forums.
• Collaborate with marketing to generate collateral and sales tools to effectively communicate product features and benefits.
• Help in researching and developing VOC (Voice of the Customer) input for new products and services.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Parker Jansen at Write an email

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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