Business Development Director

<p></p> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Business Development Director - Lab Services is responsible for identifying and closing significant business opportunities for Precision Bioservices in the assigned area of responsibility and/or region.</p> <p><strong>Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identifies opportunities for all Bioservices products and services, with an emphasis on biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services</li> <li>Develops and enhances client relationships</li> <li>Establishes a strong working relationship with Marketing, Technical Support, Customer Support and Production</li> <li>Qualifies leads</li> <li>Writes proposals, consulting as appropriate with internal Bioservices experts</li> <li>Develops project budgets and pricing, utilizing in-house resources to ensure budget accuracy</li> <li>Closes new business and expands existing business relationships</li> <li>Attend conferences, trade shows and meetings as required</li> <li>Maintain contacts and opportunities using SalesForce.com</li> <li>Other responsibilities as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p><strong>Minimum Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related sales experience; or</li> <li>Master’s Degree and 2 years of related sales experience; or</li> <li>PhD and 0-1 years of related sales experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Team player willing to collaborate and share knowledge</li> <li>Ability to work independently, manage time and create plans to achieve personal goal</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and strategically and act tactically in a dynamic environment</li> <li>Track record of successive increasing levels of responsibility</li> <li>Proven track record of successful client relationship management and business development in pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO organization with success in sales of biobanking, sample preparation services, and specialty lab services</li> <li>Must be self-directed and self-motivated to work at a highly technical level</li> <li>Willing to travel up to 35%</li> <li>Must possess a valid driver’s license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in &nbsp;</li> <li>Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Academic concentration in life sciences or related field</li> <li>Masters or