Director, Commercial Development (Biologics)

Position Overview

The Commercial Development Director, (internally known as Commercial Development Manager) will be responsible for business development activities and to identify, manage the initial qualification, and close through the signing of contracts for new business, concentrating on Biologics. 

Company Overview

We are ‘Advancing tomorrow’s medicines’ and making a real difference to the world in which we live. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, we partner with our clients to deliver recombinant proteins, viral vaccines and gene therapies to patients. As a Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and viral vectors with world class GMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines. We seek candidates with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve optimized strategies, and execution programs with the ultimate goal of delivering products that transform the lives of patients.

Job Description

The Commercial Development Director, (internally known as Commercial Development Manager) will be responsible for business development activities and to identify, manage the initial qualification, and close through the signing of contracts for new business, concentrating on Biologics. This position is remote but aligned to FDB US RTP site and ideally located in the Southeast or RTP, North Carolina region.  

 

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) has never been more important and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We’re growing our capabilities and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. Here, you’ll work alongside and learn from some of the most dedicated scientists, engineers, and manufacturers in the industry. We’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive.  This is what FDB calls Genki.

 

Join us and discover a community that thrives on diversity and never scares away from a complex challenge. Take the opportunity to work with some of the most dedicated scientists, engineers, and manufacturers in the industry. At FDB, you determine what’s possible.

 

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

General Responsibilities:

• Know and understand FDB business and communicate that knowledge to potential customers
• Establish relationships with technical and business leaders and technical experts within FDB to ensure full and timely support for new business acquisition
• Ensure continuing flow of information to business and technical leaders about the territory, customer pipeline, and new business acquisition efforts
• Follow any procedures established for the Sales and Marketing team, such as Salesforce compliance, utilizing appropriate forms for client meetings, following proposal approval process, providing conference feedback using approved format, following procedures for travel booking, etc.
• Meet the objectives / targets outlined in the annual sales plan

Support Executive Director and Vice President Commercial Development in achieving departmental and company objectives:

• Assist in development of an overall company sales plan
• Provide regular updates on Territory and potential customers as required by management
• Help Marketing develop and maintain an attractive, timely and effective marketing message and appropriate promotional materials

Maintain knowledge of assigned territory and develop relationship with potential clients:

• Maintain awareness of potential market and business opportunities in the assigned geographic area (Territory)
• Prepare and keep current a marketing plan identifying potential customers, company pipeline, and key contacts in Territory
• Establish and maintain contact with decision-makers and influencers within companies in territory
• Stay abreast with latest development in territory, including rounds of financing, M&A, partnerships, clinical trials, etc.
• Keep current and potential clients informed about latest initiatives and events at FDB, such as investments in capacity, technology, acquisitions, innovation achievements, presentations at major industry events, etc.

Keep Salesforce database and Sharepoint up-to-date:

• Update Salesforce database timely with new contacts and new information about customer companies and opportunities.
• Regularly update the status and expected program start date