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Exec Account Director, Business Development - Biopharma

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Sales & Business Development
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 8+ years in biopharma sales/marketing, strong business contacts, excellent interpersonal skills, sales process management, and proficiency in sales automation and Microsoft Office.
  • You will lead RFP strategies, create proposals, negotiate contracts, conduct client outreach, ensure satisfaction, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
  • Scientific, sales and/or marketing background with concentration in pharmaceutical/biotech area.
  • Proven track record of developing mid- and high- level business contacts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, Bids & Contracts and Marketing, and follow-up to expand relationships and business opportunities.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing sales leads, making professional presentations,
  • managing the sales process through close, and handling all aspects of contract negotiations.
  • Understanding of sales automation systems and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal.
  • Makes cold calls and client visits; maintains sales database; maintains cold call and client visit activity reports.
  • Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; reports and develops recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests.
  • Mentors and trains junior level staff.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Executive Account Director position?

The work schedule is standard, Monday through Friday.

What are the environmental conditions for this role?

The role is based in an office environment.

What is the main purpose of the Executive Account Director position?

The main purpose is to secure and retain business for PPD through professional and proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and influencers at clinical sponsors.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant formal academic/vocational qualification is required, along with 8+ years of experience in a related field.

Is prior management experience required for this role?

No, there is no management responsibility for this position.

What type of background is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

A scientific, sales, and/or marketing background with a concentration in the pharmaceutical or biotech area is preferred.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include excellent interpersonal abilities, experience in developing business contacts, sales process management, and proficiency in sales automation systems and Microsoft Office programs.

What kind of training or development opportunities does PPD offer?

PPD offers an award-winning learning and development program to support both professional and personal growth.

What benefits are included with this position?

Employees receive a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package focused on health and well-being, along with a flexible working culture that values work-life balance.

How does PPD approach teamwork and organizational culture?

PPD values collaboration and recognizes the power of being one team, encouraging colleagues to share expertise and support one another within a global yet local environment.

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Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.