Neuroscience Account Manager - Psychiatry - East Bay, CA
Business development manager job in Oakland, CA
Territory: East Bay, CA - Neuroscience
Target city for territory is Oakland - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory boundaries include: Oakland, Vallejo, Davis, Brentwood, Livermore, Fremont & Milpitas.
SUMMARY:
Are you a results-driven biopharmaceutical sales professional looking to be part of an organization that values being curious, adaptable and accountable? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
As a Neuroscience Account Manager, you lead the promotion of our psychiatry portfolio to Psychiatrist and Institutional Accounts such as community mental health centers and hospitals, executing sales and marketing strategies with comprehensive clinical knowledge to drive sales performance. Our Neuroscience Account Managers are adept at executing against the toughest commercialization challenges in today's rapidly changing environment and must demonstrate strong capability in the following areas:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Business Planning & Account Leadership - Ability to use digital tools and apply data-based insights to create opportunities, develop strategy & tactics, allocate resources to enhance sales execution, monitor progress and adjust direction to maximize sales performance.
Selling - Deliver messages in a clear and compelling way to customers, effectively probe customer needs to handle objections, and close every call with a commitment to action to drive changes in behavior.
Customer Development - Build and maintain productive internal and external relationships based on customer needs and organizational goals, incorporating “total office” account management.
Local Market & Therapeutic Area Expertise - Gather and validate key trends and dynamics in the market, map account linkages, and apply comprehensive therapeutic knowledge to uncover and prioritize unique opportunities.
Reimbursement - Consistently demonstrate the ability to stay informed on reimbursement dynamics, anticipate and effectively address payer access issues (IDNs, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial) using Lundbeck resources.
Pharmaceutical Environment/Compliance - Ability to apply knowledge of pharmaceutical and regulatory environment, including accountability and adherence to Lundbeck policies and procedures and FDA regulations regarding the promotion of pharmaceutical and medical products.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree from an accredited college or university
4+ years pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biologics, medical device sales or related healthcare sales experience
Must demonstrate the intellectual capacity to score highly on disease and product training exams, including being certified on product knowledge annually
Self-starter, with a strong work ethic and outstanding communication skills
Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers, office staff and others in the customer influence network
Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Must live within 40 miles of territory boundaries
Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements
Meeting and complying with reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers / customer facilities is required for continued employment with Lundbeck
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Prior experience promoting and detailing products specific to CNS/neuroscience including: depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Documented successful sales performance
Ownership and accountability for the development and execution of fully integrated account plans
Strong analytical background, and experience using sales data reporting tools to identify trends
Experience in calling on customers at a variety of call points, including offices, community mental health centers and hospitals
Sales experience with buy & bill/injectable products
Experience in product launches
Previous experience working with alliance partners (i.e., co-promotions)
Strong leadership through participation in committees, job rotations, panels and related activities
TRAVEL:
Willingness/Ability to travel up to 30% - 40% domestically to (a) regularly meet/interact with customer base and internal personnel within assigned territory; and (b) typically attend 4-8 internal/external conferences and meetings spanning locations within the United States. Travel must be able to be completed in a timely manner.
The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of California, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $135,000 - $175,000 and eligibility for a sales incentive target of $39,000. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, company match 401k and company car. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Why Lundbeck
Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.
Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.
Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.
Senior Business Product Manager - Healthcare CRM
Business development manager job in South San Francisco, CA
"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".
Job Title: Senior Business Product Manager - Healthcare CRM
Duration: 6 Months
Pay rate: $95-$101.25/hr on W2 AI
Working Shift: Standard (8 hours)
The team is specifically accountable for:
Defining omnichannel solutions, shaping engagement strategies, designing, operationalizing, and producing seamless, consistent & meaningful patient and customer experiences.
Accelerating, connecting, and enabling the development of digital solutions that enhance the patient and customer experience across CMG.
Advancing the mission of seamless, consistent & meaningful patient and customer experiences that maximize patient impact while keeping compliance at the forefront.
Minimum Candidate Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, technology, operations, science, marketing, or a related fi eld.
7 years of experience, with 5 years in product management, digital product operations, or equivalent experience.
Experience with sole ownership of tactics or product components, demonstrating the ability to articulate business problems, identify solutions, and drive execution from strategy through implementation.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product roadmaps, including feature planning, timelines, and dependencies.
Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rolling out new features across a variety of user bases.
Proven success in aligning stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless product integration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience driving experimentation and optimization.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to evangelize product vision and value across all levels of an organization.
Proven ability to adapt and navigate ambiguous or evolving environments.
Job Summary:
The Senior Business Product Manager, Healthcare Professional (Patient) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) drives the development, adoption, and continuous improvement of the Patient CRM Product, as well as core integrated capabilities such as e-detailing, customer insights modules, messaging etc. Partnering with the Business Product Owner, Executive Director - CRM Suite Leader, and Technical Product Manager, this role defi nes product roadmaps, gathers user insights, and drives feature rollouts. This role is closely integrated with commercial, medical, and other cross-functional teams that leverage CRM to support both digital and in-person customer engagement. Through these deep, wide-ranging connections, the individual in this role will develop a strong understanding of how CRM strategies and capabilities shape customer experiences with client, contribute to business outcomes, and empower CRM end-users to deliver meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with the Business Product Owner and/or Executive Director - CRM Suite Leader to support the creation of digital-forward healthcare provider customer relationship (Patient CRM) product roadmaps, including experience, features, timelines, and dependencies.
Partner with Technical Product Manager to drive the development and improvement of Patient CRM product or specific product features, ensuring alignment with the overall Patient CRM product vision.
Help evangelize the role of product(s) in achieving enterprise objectives, communicating their value proposition and roadmap(s) to senior leaders and organization-wide stakeholders.
Act as point of contact for business feedback, recommendations, & user requests for enhancements to the Patient CRM product.
Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager to align business outcomes with technical feasibility, ensuring the Patient CRM product delivers both business value and technical performance.
Oversee business process & user insights collection through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the successful implementation of new features and capabilities.
Support the rollout of new features across new and existing users.
Collaborate with Business Product Owner / Executive Director - CRM Suite Leader to establish business standards & templates and ensure pull-through.
Drive definition of business requirements for Patient CRM product capabilities and features and non-functional performance requirements, leveraging client and industry standards.
Drive experimentation to enhance Patient CRM product offerings, in line with the overall business learning agenda.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT, and cross-functional enterprise product team partners to align on the product roadmap, fostering cohesive collaboration and unifi ed
efforts toward shared goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and IT partners to ensure successful Patient CRM product integration and execution.
Closely partner with Customer Experience professionals to ensure Patient CRM product experience meets the expectations of its end-user product community.
Understand customer engagement trends and technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. Track market shift and emerging technologies to inform CRM strategy and roadmap development.
Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of client activities.
Ensure Patient CRM product features align with compliance, privacy, and regulatory standards while supporting effective fi eld force engagement.
Collaborate with FieldSales, Medical, and Marketing teams to defi ne and prioritize functionality that supports timely and personalized Patient interactions.
Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications & Experience:
Advanced degree, or equivalent experience (e.g., MBA or related graduate-level qualifi cation).
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industries.
Ability to innovate and foster experimentation to improve product capabilities.
Experience in leading or managing enterprise CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce) within life sciences or healthcare industries.
Strong understanding of customer engagement strategies and omnichannel orchestration tailored to Patients.
About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities
ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Business Development Director - Bay Area
Business development manager job in Fremont, CA
Position Grade: The position level varies from Associate Director to Director, determined by the candidate's background and qualification
West Coast - Preferred locations: Bay Area
Must Haves: Experience in business development within the small molecule field of CDMO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech companies, familiarity with the CMC process, and general knowledge of API.
Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company. Prospect pharmaceutical companies seeking CDMO/CRO services to qualify new projects with scientists and demonstrate our professional touch as a world-class supplier.
Deeply understand customer needs to ensure accuracy, timely revision, and fair pricing of our proposals to deliver a memorable customer experience.
Provide voice-of-customer to internal partners and continuously build field sales opinions to evolve our value proposition.
Budget control, revenue, and expense strategy management.
Expand the profile and reach of the company and its brands, and develop and strengthen internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
Collaborate internally and externally to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Coordinate with multiple departments within the company to ensure that client projects are executed flawlessly and in accordance with contractual agreements.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns and analyze inbound marketing data/trends to drive new business.
Conduct thorough analyses of competitors to understand their services, pricing, and market positioning. Use this information to adjust strategies and enhance Porton's competitive edge.
Build long-term trusting relationships with customers, in cooperation with BUs and other Porton functions to ensure professional and efficient transfers of agreed business, in line with customers' requirements and with expected profitability for Porton.
Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company, organize market research and collect customers' project information.
Utilize CRM software to accurately track and update leads, contacts, opportunities, proposals, business development activities, and projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good Knowledge of CMC, cGMP, API, and the drug development process for small molecules.
Proven track record in selling products or services, with exposure to a variety of sales techniques applicable to biotech and major pharmaceutical clients.
Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively share information about products or services with a range of external parties including prospective customers, partners, and vendors.
Customer dedication to relentlessly seek and distill solutions from complexity.
Demonstrates sharp intellectual capabilities with strong skills in analysis, synthesis, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Mindful listener and communicator (written and oral) with a high degree of affinity.
Highly resilient, with the ability to withstand pressure and bounce back from challenges.
Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. A PhD degree in organic chemistry is preferred.
At least 10 years of business development experience in the CDMO/CRO industry.
Ideally have an existing solid client network, positive relationships, and knowledge of agreement execution.
Must demonstrate exceptional hunting abilities including business acumen, political astuteness, influencing/negotiations, decision-making ability, conflict resolution, and positive motivation and courage.
Director of Business Development
Business development manager job in Fremont, CA
About WuXi XDC WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. (“WuXi XDC” , stock code: 2268.HK) is a leading global CRDMO focused on antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and the broader bioconjugate market. It provides end-to-end contract research, development and manufacturing services for bioconjugates, including ADCs. Its services cover antibody intermediates and other biologics intermediates, chemical payloads and linkers, as well as bioconjugate drug substances and drug products. WuXi XDC has been successful in bringing multiple ADC projects to the Investigational New Drug (IND) filing stage in 15 months or less, nearly cutting in half the traditional development timeline. As of June 2023, 110 on-going integrated projects are under development at WuXi XDC, including 47 post-IND bioconjugate projects, among which 16 projects are in phase II/III. For more information about WuXi XDC, please visit: *******************
Job Summary:
Responsible for identifying and establishing new WuXi XDC clients within the biotech sector in the San Francisco Bay Area to increase ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business and client base.
Work closely with the senior business development leadership team, and operations, to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region.
Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input required for the development of future service offerings.
Essential Job Functions:
Achieve regional sales targets.
Grow the ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, and across WuXi XDC value chain.
Manage a portfolio of biotech accounts.
Build strong internal relationships across functions.
Work closely and align with functions/SMEs for each account.
Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently, with the support of line manager.
Represent WuXi XDC at trade shows.
Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
Deliver exemplary customer service.
Timely update of Salesforce.com and monitor KPIs.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree. MBA or PhD preferred but not required.
Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years, or Master/PhD degree with at least 3 years, of ADC industry experience preferably including 1 year of successful sales and territory management experience within the ADC CMO / CRO space. The title will be decided based on the candidate's credentials and level of the experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
Listening and empathy demonstrated.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
Must be organized and detailed-oriented.
Administrative Business Partner
Business development manager job in San Francisco, CA
Job Title: Administrative Business Partner
Contract Length: 9 month contract - Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Must Haves:
5+ years of experience
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities
Proficiency in industry tools/software
Preferred:
Experience in healthcare or project management preferred
10+ years of experience
Job Description:
Coordinate schedules and appointments
Manage office communications and correspondence
Prepare reports and presentations
Assist in budget tracking and expense reporting
Organize and maintain office records
Support department with administrative tasks
Sales Director
Business development manager job in Santa Clara, CA
Govig Healthcare Group, the top executive search firm in the Senior Housing industry, is seeking a Director of Sales for a luxury senior living community near Santa Clara, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for growing occupancy within community.
Lead generation and follow up.
Assist prospective residents and their family members in the decision-making process by identifying their needs and educating them about the benefits of the community.
Represent the community and increase awareness through participation in outside events, professional groups and community involvement in the local market.
Working as a team with department heads to achieve community goals.
Coach, mentor and train sales counselors.
All Potential Candidates Must Have:
Proven track record in growing occupancy within luxury senior living
Self-Starter, Enthusiastic and Results Oriented
Driver attitude, ability to reach set goals.
Very organized, strong follow up skills.
Strong problem-solving techniques.
Passion for working with the senior population.
Keywords: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Living, Sales Director, Director of Sales, Community Relations Director, Marketing Director, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
US Legal Director
Business development manager job in San Mateo, CA
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US Legal Director
Job Area: Legal/Compliance
Job Category: Professionals
Job Site: Hybrid
Dompé is an Italian bio‑pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovation, where a long tradition in the field of personal wellness goes hand‑in‑hand with a commitment to research and development to meet unsatisfied therapeutic needs.
Established in 1940 in Milan, Dompé has an industrial and biotech research hub in L'Aquila, in addition to branches in Europe (Barcelona, Berlin, Paris and Tirana). The company has approximately 900 employees. The US headquarters of Dompé are based in Boston (R&D) and in the San Francisco Bay Area (Commercial Operations).
Job Summary
Under the direction of General Counsel, the US Legal Director will provide a broad range of legal services and guidance to a rapidly growing biotech company, primarily providing transactional support and advice and support to the commercial and medical affairs organization. The US Legal Director will be a partner to the organization providing advice on a variety of matters related to all stages of drug development, including regulatory issues, advertising and promotion, privacy, healthcare fraud and abuse, and general legal liability. This position requires a self‑motivated attorney who consistently demonstrates excellent judgment and ethics when delivering solutions‑oriented, proactive, and strategic legal advice.
OXERVATE is a first in class treatment for neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease impacting approximately 65,000 people in the United States. Given the first‑in‑class nature and strong clinical profile of OXERVATE, the US team, as well as our partners in Italy will be growing in the coming years. With a rare disease product, the US Legal Director will need to provide advice and support for the rare disease model, including disease awareness, patient advocacy and patient support services.
Essential Functions
Providing transactional support to the business, partnering with the European Legal Team as needed
Providing risk‑based advice on a variety of matters related to all stages of drug development, including regulatory issues, advertising and promotion, healthcare fraud and abuse, and general legal liability.
Providing advice, education, and legal direction on contracting and pricing, FDA labeling and promotional matters, patient support programs, managed markets, government pricing, product liability, antitrust, privacy and other laws impacting the commercialization of biotech products; Counseling on appropriate relationships with healthcare professionals, clinics and societies, patients and advocacy organizations, and government entities.
Collaborating with the compliance department to assure that appropriate policies and training programs for employees are implemented to support and sustain Dompé's strong commitment to compliance with governing laws and regulations.
Providing advice on and assistance in negotiating and documenting commercial relationships, compliance and business matters over a broad range of business relationships including vendors, collaborators, clinicians and business partners.
Proactively identifying and seizing opportunities to create value and manage legal issues, fostering strong relationships with client groups, creating efficient and effective processes for working with clients, advising senior leaders in commercial and medical affairs organizations, acting as a standing or ad‑hoc member of business or leadership teams.
Experience and Education
8+ years of recent relevant experience counseling on matters related to the sales, marketing, and commercialization of bio/pharmaceutical products.
JD degree from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the California Bar or Registered in‑house Counsel.
Excellent current understanding of the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and related regulations, and U.S. healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including the federal False Claims Act and the Anti‑Kickback Statute, as well as up‑to‑date familiarity with guidance and enforcement priorities of government enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Substantial previous experience applying U.S. Healthcare laws in the context of real‑world bio/pharmaceutical business scenarios, and expertise in developing and implementing innovative solutions for complex legal matters.
Other areas of legal capability and experience, including, but not limited to, governance, employment, litigation and privacy, are not required, but would be welcome to provide broader legal support as possible.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational savvy are necessary to lead and collaborate effectively with cross functional client teams.
Strong ability to influence and present complex information to senior leaders and tackle challenging issues beyond the practice area.
Proven ability to assess, calibrate, and effectively communicate legal risk.
Demonstrated success in proactively and independently driving for and delivering results with high impact. Must thrive in a fast‑paced, quickly evolving and growing environment and enjoy working on a variety of items each day.
Operate independently with autonomy and limited supervision. Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.
Strong contract negotiation, interpretation and drafting skills.
Prior experience with collaborations, licensing agreements in the biotech industry.
Results oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company.
Network of support within legal and regulatory space.
Adept at forming and maintaining a collaborative work environment in and among cross functional teams, including global teams.
Ability to respond appropriately to needs of key stakeholders and manage expectations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities in circumstances of conflicting requirement. Excellent project management skills and follow through, as well as a proven ability to delegate and lead through others for key deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to excel in smaller fast‑paced entrepreneurial organizations.
High performer with the ability to set a vision and provide clear direction across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Results‑oriented.
Self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced, start‑up environment.
Critical thinker and active listener.
Influential in driving outcomes and buy‑in for ideas.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simplify approach based on priorities.
Teamwork & collaboration.
The desire to actively solicit feedback on performance and skill development needs.
Appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among peers.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Comprehensive medical benefits: we value access to healthcare for our patients as well as our employees
Generous vacation / holiday time off: we care about our employees and encourage a balanced lifestyle
Competitive 401(K) matching
Bay Area office with great views, located in vibrant downtown San Mateo and within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and the Cal Train
A super cool team who's excited to transform lives through innovative therapies
This role is considered hybrid with 3 days onsite requirement out of the Dompe US headquarters in San Mateo, CA. The role will occasionally require domestic travel and potentially internationally.
226,000 - 275,000 per year
At Dompe, we offer an attractive compensation package to our team members. Any offer would include a competitive base salary (estimate shared above), incentive bonus, and benefits package customary to the position. Actual individual pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
We believe that the unique contributions of all employees create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Alliance Manager
Business development manager job in San Jose, CA
đź’ĽAlliance Manager - Pharma Partnerships
đź’»AI Protein Structure Prediction
đź’° Market-leading Comp Base + Variable + Equity
📍San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Company
This start-up have built a market‑leading protein structure prediction platform, funded by OpenAI and founded by alumni of Meta FAIR, OpenAI, Harvard, and Stanford. The platform is used by top drug discovery teams and consistently outperforms competing approaches on accuracy, speed, and scalability for protein structure and interaction prediction.
Role Overview
The Alliance Manager will own day‑to‑day strategic and operational relationships with large pharma partners on the buy side. This person will ensure joint programs hit scientific, technical, and commercial milestones, while protecting long‑term value for both our company and our partners. The ideal candidate brings prior experience managing external collaborations or BD transactions at a major pharma or large biotech.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary operational and relationship lead for key pharma alliances, from onboarding through late‑stage development and option/exercise events.
Track and communicate progress against scientific, technical, and commercial milestones; ensure both parties meet contractual obligations and timelines.
Coordinate cross‑functional internal teams (science, product, ML, legal, finance, commercial) to deliver on joint workplans and resolve issues quickly.
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to scope, IP, data sharing, and resourcing; drive structured decision‑making and escalation when needed.
Prepare and run governance forums (steering committees, JSC/JWGs), including agendas, materials, minutes, and follow‑up actions.
Partner with BD on new and expansion opportunities, providing alliance health insights and helping shape deal terms for successful execution.
Maintain accurate documentation of commitments, budgets, forecasts, and key decisions across partnerships.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in alliance management, corporate/business development, or external innovation at a large pharma/biotech or equivalent buy‑side role.
Advanced degree MSc or PhD in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Solid understanding of drug discovery and development (small molecules, biologics, or protein‑based modalities); comfort engaging with R&D leaders.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder relationships and navigate ambiguity with calm, clear communication.
Strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills; highly proficient with productivity tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, project tracking).
Hands‑on, low‑ego mindset suited to a fast‑paced startup; able to work independently while fostering highly collaborative internal and external teams.
Qualities
Thrives under pressure.
Detail-oriented
and
fast-moving
Curious
Empathetic
Ambitious
Director of Food Sales
Business development manager job in San Francisco, CA
A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is the leading distiller and importer of artisanal spirits and cocktail essentials. Our dedication to artisanal spirits first started 30 years ago under the name Anchor Distilling Company - heralding the return to copper pot distilling in the U.S. with the original craft introductions of Junipero Gin & Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey. We carry on that pioneering legacy with the name Hotaling & Co. as a nod to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bringing together a family of likeminded spirits that share our commitment to craft and care. Today, Hotaling & Co.â€TMs portfolio is synonymous with brands of unmatched quality and character, including Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Severo Tequila, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Writers' Tears Whiskey, Old Pulteney Whisky, Speyburn Whisky, Balblair Whisky, Arran Whisky, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, and more. Visit to explore our full range of brands.
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The Director of Food Sales will design and lead the execution of the go-to-market strategy for Hotalingâ€TMs new Food Division, scaling revenue from our existing core product (Luxardo cherries) into adjacent product lines and emerging categories. This leader will establish strong, trust-based relationships with our current food broker network, national and regional distributors, and key specialty and confectionery accounts. This is a hands-on, strategic role that blends selling, coaching, and system-building. You will personally drive customer acquisition, elevate broker and distributor performance, and develop the processes, tools, and operating rhythms that create predictable, repeatable growth for the division. Key Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a 12â€"24 month go-to-market sales strategy and playbook aligned with company objectives. Define and prioritize target channels (specialty food, bakeries, grocery, foodservice) based on ROI and strategic opportunity. Revenue Growth Grow Food Division revenue by expanding category penetration and introducing new SKUs.Set, track, and achieve quarterly and annual sales targets, including pipeline creation, conversion rates, average order size, and repeat purchase metrics. Channel & Partner Management Strengthen relationships with the existing food broker network, ensuring alignment on targets, assortment, and promotional plans.Manage relationships with regional and national distributors; negotiate terms, exclusivity agreements, listings, and joint business plans.Identify and onboard new distributors and specialty brokers as needed to accelerate reach and coverage. Account Penetration Identify, pursue, and secure key specialty food and confectionery accounts (buyers, category managers, co-packers, manufacturers, gourmet retailers).Develop tailored selling strategies for brokers, distributors, and end customers to improve penetration and retention. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to ensure product readiness, accurate forecasting, pricing, promotional cadence, and efficient order fulfillment.Provide market feedback to inform SKU selection, packaging, labeling, and pricing. Sales Operations & Reporting Build and refine sales tools, KPIs, CRM processes, forecasting rhythms, and performance scorecards. Prepare and deliver monthly executive-level reporting on pipeline health, win/loss analysis, margins, and go-to-market progress. Team Development Hire, mentor, and support sales representatives and account managers as the division grows; provide coaching and define measurable performance goals.
Success Metrics (First 12 Months) Establish baseline performance metrics and meet agreed-upon revenue targets (e.g., +X% year-over-year growthâ€"finalized with leadership). Convert X priority specialty/confectionery accounts and/or secure national distributor or retailer listings within 6â€"12 months. Increase broker-driven revenue conversion by X% through improved planning and incentive alignment. Launch Y new SKUs into target channels and achieve defined sell-through rates. Fully implement CRM tools, reporting cadence, and pipeline coverage metrics.
Qualifications 7+ years of B2B sales experience in specialty food, ingredients, confectionery, or related CPG categories, including direct experience managing brokers, distributors, and specialty accounts. Proven ability to launch new products and scale revenue through distributor and broker networks. Strong negotiation skills with brokers and distributors; experienced in commercial contracts, pricing, and promotional terms. Excellent relationship-building skills and a history of developing long-term strategic partnerships.Demonstrated strategic and operational capabilities: pipeline management, forecasting, and KPI-driven decision-making. Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), MS Excel, and sales analytics tools. Willingness to travel frequently and represent the company at trade shows and customer meetings. Preferred Skills Experience collaborating with specialty food and confectionery brokers. Experience with imported specialty ingredients or premium branded ingredients. MBA or advanced degree. Existing relationships with buyers in specialty retail, confectionery manufacturing, gourmet foodservice, or premium grocery.
How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter including: An example of a product launch or channel penetration initiative you led and the results achieved. Key brokers/distributors or specialty accounts you've worked with (high-level descriptions are fine). Your proposed 90-day plan for this role (top three priorities). xevrcyc PandoLogic. Keywords: Brand Marketing Director, Location: San Francisco, CA - 94151
Sr Manager, Market & Federal Compliance
Business development manager job in Oakland, CA
Requisition ID # 166038
Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance; Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Senior Manager
Business Unit: Electric Engineering
Work Type: Hybrid
Summary: As the Senior Manager of Market & Federal Compliance, you lead the charge in keeping PG&E ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving and complex regulatory landscape. From FERC filings to CAISO market rules, you turn complex federal requirements into clear strategy and operational guidance. You oversee high-stakes audits, track shifting regulations, manage regulatory stakeholder relationships, and collaborate across the business to ensure compliance is not only maintained-but actively shapes how PG&E operates in the market.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $147,000.00
Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $199,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $251,000.00
Responsibilities:
• Drive Market & Federal Compliance Delivery: Lead execution of FERC, CAISO, and federal compliance programs, turning complex requirements into clear, consistent actions across the business.
• Direct Audit & Enforcement Response: Lead responses to federal audits, investigations, and enforcement actions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Embed Standards at Scale: Ensure compliance standards are fully implemented across departments by aligning executives, leadership, and internal teams, working closely with regulators and counsel.
• Deliver Performance Insights: Define and communicate key metrics for Market and Federal Compliance performance, applying pattern recognition and analytics to surface trends and guide strategic decisions.
• Ensure Market Rule Alignment: Monitor, interpret, and communicate CAISO and FERC market rules, partnering with legal and operational teams to ensure compliance across regulatory filings, tariffs, and system operations.
• Shape Risk-Informed Operations: Represent Market & Federal Compliance in cross-functional risk forums, embedding risk mitigation into policies and building partnerships that strengthen compliance integration.
• Drive Regulatory Alignment: Collaborate and develop professional relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders to anticipate and implement rule changes, ensuring timely execution of process updates.
• Grow and Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a large, high-performing compliance team in a continuously complex environment.
• Communicate with Clarity & Authority: Engage confidently with executives and external regulators, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications.
• Accelerate Strategic Initiatives: Support federal compliance special projects and cross-functional efforts that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for the business.
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
8 years of experience with electric utility or related programs.
5 years of experience as a program or project manager
Desired:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, energy markets, or utility operations.
Proven track record managing compliance with FERC, CAISO, and other federal/state regulatory agencies.
Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Deep understanding of federal energy regulations, filings, and reporting requirements.
Familiarity with CAISO market rules, tariff structures, and compliance obligations.
Experience leading responses to federal audits, including corrective action planning and execution.
Strong knowledge of data governance and ability to manage regulatory data requests with accuracy and timeliness.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable compliance strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for preparing filings, audit responses, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with legal, operations, and executive teams.
Proficiency in compliance management tools, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Leadership & Accountability
Demonstrated ability to own compliance processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings.
Skilled at leading cross-departmental teams during audits and regulatory reviews.
Capable of building strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory integrity.
Business Development Manager
Business development manager job in San Francisco, CA
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates proprietary products and specialty engineering services, to create highly engineered solutions that sustain and enhance infrastructure across a broad range of end user markets. We serve owners and managers of infrastructure, as well as designers, engineers, and general contractors, across the U.S. and in selected international markets.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to develop new and strengthen existing client relationships throughout the greater San Francisco region. This position will be based out of our San Francisco office, but a remote working situation will be considered. As a Business Development Manager for Structural Technologies, you will be accountable for bringing our structural concrete strengthening capabilities to the greater San Francisco market. In this role you will collaborate with our Technologies and Operations teams to develop solutions that tackle the toughest construction challenges and meet the needs of our valued customers.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
Support Structural Technologies and Construction divisions by performing and teaming to perform sales functions on high-value projects and client relationship development to meet financial goals.
After receiving appropriate training, give presentations to potential clients on our Strengthening solutions and work with Branch and Technologies to follow up on feedback and inquiries that arise from presentations.
Participate in web based meetings, in-person meetings, emails, and phone calls with Company's current, assigned and potential clients as needed.
Follow up, pursue and communicate information on project and client leads provided by Marketing.
Assist with drafts of proposals for Strengthening projects and necessary revisions.
Assist with assembly of bid packages for Strengthening projects as necessary, or requested.
Attend jobsite walks and pre-bid meetings as needed.
Participate in project review calls and maintain up to date CRM listings for Strengthening projects.
Update the existing company contact databases with new contacts obtained from presentations, meetings, conferences, etc.
Work with the Structural Group's marketing resources to help develop this database and reach out to key targets.
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this exciting opportunity:
Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree may be given preference
Minimum 5 years of previous sales experience building relationships and expanding a client base in the commercial market. Preferably selling specialty construction services or products / services to the commercial market, to include calling on local engineers and general contracting firms.
Strong knowledge of the San Francisco market (including engineering firms, property management firms, building owners, general contractors, architects, etc.)
Track record of success in meeting and exceeding sales goals / quotas utilizing a CRM system
Strong understanding of process required to promote and implement engineered services and products through a complex and extended sales cycle, typically for existing structures
Capable of learning and sharing information on engineered products, their functions, applicability and standards along with understanding of proposal development.
Local travel 70%-80% of the time
Our ideal Business Development candidate is an innovative, but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.
Structural Technologies, a Structural Group Company, is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Associate Director of Sales - Cross Selling (West)
Business development manager job in San Jose, CA
Galleher Duffy, an Artivo Surfaces brand, represents the exciting unification of three iconic flooring distribution companies: Galleher, Tom Duffy, and Trinity Hardwood. This merger creates a single, best-in-class brand, combining decades of expertise in hardwood flooring, industry-leading installation supplies, and comprehensive product offerings-sub-floor to surface solutions.
This newly created role is ideal for a structured, data-driven commercial leader who can influence across a matrixed organization, build repeatable sales programs, and coach teams on how to sell broader solutions to dealers, designers, contractors, and commercial accounts. The Associate Director of Sales - Cross Selling will play a critical role in driving growth for Artivo Surfaces in the Western region. This position is responsible for shaping and executing go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment across all company functions, and delivering on key performance indicators. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong execution skills, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across regions.
Key Responsibilities
Build the cross-selling strategy for the West Region, with primary focus on increasing tile adoption across existing hardwood, LVP, stone, slab, and accessory customers.
Create segmentation models to identify the highest-opportunity customer clusters.
Define cross-selling playbooks, value propositions, bundling options, and pricing levers.
Develop customer journey maps to position tile as a natural extension of existing product buys.
Field Execution & Sales Enablement
Partner with Regional Sales Directors, Territory Managers, and Key Account teams to activate cross-selling in the field.
Develop ready-to-use sales tools, scripts, objection handling, and customer-facing pitch decks.
Deliver training, workshops, and ride-along coaching focused on tile product knowledge and opportunity spotting.
Increase seller competency and confidence in introducing tile to non-tile customers.
Account Penetration & Revenue Growth
Own cross-selling revenue targets for tile in the West region.
Expand share of wallet across dealers, builders, showrooms, contractors, and design accounts.
Identify and close strategic opportunities where tile is underrepresented or unsold.
Partner with national account teams to align on cross-regional opportunities.
Opportunity Structure, Process, & Governance
Build the operating structure for opportunity identification, tracking, and forecasting.
Partner with Sales Ops and Data Analytics team to create dashboards, KPI structure, and performance visibility.
Implement lead-scoring models and customer heat maps to guide field focus.
Establish weekly/monthly cadence reviews with West leadership to evaluate progress and course-correct.
Product, Marketing & Operations Collaboration
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
8+ years of leadership experience in sales, business development, or category growth within flooring, tile, or building materials.
Proven success in cross-selling strategies, go-to-market execution, and account expansion.
Strong knowledge of tile products, installation practices, and distribution channels.
Exceptional communication, influence, and collaboration skills across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to leverage KPIs and segmentation models.
Skilled in sales training, coaching, and driving adoption of new processes in a matrixed environment.
Reinsurance Territory Manager
Business development manager job in Walnut Creek, CA
FM Boiler Re, a division of FM, is seeking a full-time reinsurance territory manager in our Malvern, PA headquarters. For nearly 140 years, FM Boiler Re has been a leading provider of equipment breakdown reinsurance and today has more than 200 treaty partnerships across North America.
This reinsurance territory manager will be accountable for developing and maintaining a profitable portfolio of Equipment Breakdown treaty reinsurance business for FM Boiler Re in the western region of the US by leveraging our strengths as a competitive differential in the marketplace. The candidate will accomplish this through efficient marketing, and monitoring of Partner Company performance, negotiation of treaty terms and pricing, and promoting and delivering FM BRe reinsurance products and services at a level superior to the competition.
The ideal candidate should live west of the Mississippi.
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent; Previous Reinsurance experience and CPCU accreditation desirable.
Experience: Minimum five years combined FM Boiler Re or equivalent industry experience including property insurance / reinsurance, treaty development and equipment breakdown technical underwriting / engineering experience.
Skills/Knowledge:
Possess knowledge of all aspects of the Equipment Breakdown insurance and reinsurance business.
General understanding of property and casualty insurance/reinsurance is needed as well as a thorough grasp of our key business drivers and the financial elements leading to overall profitability.
Exhibits sound judgment, decision making and sales/influencing/negotiation/ presentation skills, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, planning and organization, problem solving, and good team building skills.
Customer-focused and service oriented, with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with Partner Companies, prospects, and intermediaries/agents.
Technology-proficient with demonstrated knowledge of computer business applications.
40% Travel
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Auto-ApplyAccount Manager
Business development manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
The ideal candidate will be able to appropriately identify the needs of both new and current customers in order to aid customers in their success using our product. This will be done by developing an appropriate level of communication with clients and internal team members to better understand and mitigate any issues the customers may face.
Responsibilities
Work cross functionally within the company to communicate with all stakeholders in customers' success
Create and maintain relationships with customers to better understand and achieve their needs
Make visits to our customers to identify opportunities for growth within our platform
Manage all reporting about the health of customers' accounts
Qualifications
Previous account management experience
Articulate and well accustomed to a client facing role
Willingness and ability to travel
Account Manager
Business development manager job in Pleasanton, CA
Job Title: Account Manager
Industry: Landscaping / Commercial Services
Pay: $70,000 - $80,000
About Our Client:
Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a leading commercial landscaping services company that provides design, development, maintenance, and enhancement solutions for a variety of clients. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality service and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Job Description:
We are seeking a hands-on Account Manager to serve as the primary contact for client accounts. This role focuses on relationship building, overseeing field operations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality landscaping services. You'll drive client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth while supporting and coaching field teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned client accounts.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor service quality and client satisfaction.
Identify opportunities for enhancement projects and develop proposals.
Resolve client issues and address concerns proactively.
Partner with Operations and Branch leadership to ensure service expectations are met.
Monitor account renewals, financial performance, and profitability.
Support hiring, training, and coaching of field crews.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and branch policies.
Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and assist with administrative reporting.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in customer service, account management, or leadership, preferably in landscaping or a related service industry.
Associate's degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.
Valid driver's license
Background and MVR checks required
Additional Details:
Reports To: Branch Manager
Type: Full-time, On-site
Schedule: 40 hours/week, standard business hours
Start Date: Typically within 2-3 weeks of 1st interview
Interview Process: 1st on-site with Branch Manager; 2nd virtual panel with leadership team
Perks:
Company vehicle option (fuel and insurance covered; $45/week deduction for personal use)
Opportunity to manage and grow accounts within a leading landscaping organization
Direct impact on client satisfaction and branch success
Benefits (401k, Medical, Dental, Vision):
PTO / Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Health & wellness programs
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request
Director of Business Development
Business development manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
About WuXi XDC WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. (“WuXi XDC” , stock code: 2268.HK) is a leading global CRDMO focused on antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and the broader bioconjugate market. It provides end-to-end contract research, development and manufacturing services for bioconjugates, including ADCs. Its services cover antibody intermediates and other biologics intermediates, chemical payloads and linkers, as well as bioconjugate drug substances and drug products. WuXi XDC has been successful in bringing multiple ADC projects to the Investigational New Drug (IND) filing stage in 15 months or less, nearly cutting in half the traditional development timeline. As of June 2023, 110 on-going integrated projects are under development at WuXi XDC, including 47 post-IND bioconjugate projects, among which 16 projects are in phase II/III. For more information about WuXi XDC, please visit: *******************
Job Summary:
Responsible for identifying and establishing new WuXi XDC clients within the biotech sector in the San Francisco Bay Area to increase ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business and client base.
Work closely with the senior business development leadership team, and operations, to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region.
Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input required for the development of future service offerings.
Essential Job Functions:
Achieve regional sales targets.
Grow the ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, and across WuXi XDC value chain.
Manage a portfolio of biotech accounts.
Build strong internal relationships across functions.
Work closely and align with functions/SMEs for each account.
Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently, with the support of line manager.
Represent WuXi XDC at trade shows.
Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
Deliver exemplary customer service.
Timely update of Salesforce.com and monitor KPIs.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree. MBA or PhD preferred but not required.
Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years, or Master/PhD degree with at least 3 years, of ADC industry experience preferably including 1 year of successful sales and territory management experience within the ADC CMO / CRO space. The title will be decided based on the candidate's credentials and level of the experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
Listening and empathy demonstrated.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
Must be organized and detailed-oriented.
Business Development Director - Bay Area
Business development manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
Position Grade: The position level varies from Associate Director to Director, determined by the candidate's background and qualification
West Coast - Preferred locations: Bay Area
Must Haves: Experience in business development within the small molecule field of CDMO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech companies, familiarity with the CMC process, and general knowledge of API.
Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company. Prospect pharmaceutical companies seeking CDMO/CRO services to qualify new projects with scientists and demonstrate our professional touch as a world-class supplier.
Deeply understand customer needs to ensure accuracy, timely revision, and fair pricing of our proposals to deliver a memorable customer experience.
Provide voice-of-customer to internal partners and continuously build field sales opinions to evolve our value proposition.
Budget control, revenue, and expense strategy management.
Expand the profile and reach of the company and its brands, and develop and strengthen internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
Collaborate internally and externally to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Coordinate with multiple departments within the company to ensure that client projects are executed flawlessly and in accordance with contractual agreements.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns and analyze inbound marketing data/trends to drive new business.
Conduct thorough analyses of competitors to understand their services, pricing, and market positioning. Use this information to adjust strategies and enhance Porton's competitive edge.
Build long-term trusting relationships with customers, in cooperation with BUs and other Porton functions to ensure professional and efficient transfers of agreed business, in line with customers' requirements and with expected profitability for Porton.
Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company, organize market research and collect customers' project information.
Utilize CRM software to accurately track and update leads, contacts, opportunities, proposals, business development activities, and projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good Knowledge of CMC, cGMP, API, and the drug development process for small molecules.
Proven track record in selling products or services, with exposure to a variety of sales techniques applicable to biotech and major pharmaceutical clients.
Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively share information about products or services with a range of external parties including prospective customers, partners, and vendors.
Customer dedication to relentlessly seek and distill solutions from complexity.
Demonstrates sharp intellectual capabilities with strong skills in analysis, synthesis, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Mindful listener and communicator (written and oral) with a high degree of affinity.
Highly resilient, with the ability to withstand pressure and bounce back from challenges.
Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. A PhD degree in organic chemistry is preferred.
At least 10 years of business development experience in the CDMO/CRO industry.
Ideally have an existing solid client network, positive relationships, and knowledge of agreement execution.
Must demonstrate exceptional hunting abilities including business acumen, political astuteness, influencing/negotiations, decision-making ability, conflict resolution, and positive motivation and courage.
Alliance Manager
Business development manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
đź’ĽAlliance Manager - Pharma Partnerships
đź’»AI Protein Structure Prediction
đź’° Market-leading Comp Base + Variable + Equity
📍San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Company
This start-up have built a market‑leading protein structure prediction platform, funded by OpenAI and founded by alumni of Meta FAIR, OpenAI, Harvard, and Stanford. The platform is used by top drug discovery teams and consistently outperforms competing approaches on accuracy, speed, and scalability for protein structure and interaction prediction.
Role Overview
The Alliance Manager will own day‑to‑day strategic and operational relationships with large pharma partners on the buy side. This person will ensure joint programs hit scientific, technical, and commercial milestones, while protecting long‑term value for both our company and our partners. The ideal candidate brings prior experience managing external collaborations or BD transactions at a major pharma or large biotech.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary operational and relationship lead for key pharma alliances, from onboarding through late‑stage development and option/exercise events.
Track and communicate progress against scientific, technical, and commercial milestones; ensure both parties meet contractual obligations and timelines.
Coordinate cross‑functional internal teams (science, product, ML, legal, finance, commercial) to deliver on joint workplans and resolve issues quickly.
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to scope, IP, data sharing, and resourcing; drive structured decision‑making and escalation when needed.
Prepare and run governance forums (steering committees, JSC/JWGs), including agendas, materials, minutes, and follow‑up actions.
Partner with BD on new and expansion opportunities, providing alliance health insights and helping shape deal terms for successful execution.
Maintain accurate documentation of commitments, budgets, forecasts, and key decisions across partnerships.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in alliance management, corporate/business development, or external innovation at a large pharma/biotech or equivalent buy‑side role.
Advanced degree MSc or PhD in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Solid understanding of drug discovery and development (small molecules, biologics, or protein‑based modalities); comfort engaging with R&D leaders.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder relationships and navigate ambiguity with calm, clear communication.
Strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills; highly proficient with productivity tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, project tracking).
Hands‑on, low‑ego mindset suited to a fast‑paced startup; able to work independently while fostering highly collaborative internal and external teams.
Qualities
Thrives under pressure.
Detail-oriented
and
fast-moving
Curious
Empathetic
Ambitious
Director of Business Development
Business development manager job in San Jose, CA
About WuXi XDC WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. (“WuXi XDC” , stock code: 2268.HK) is a leading global CRDMO focused on antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and the broader bioconjugate market. It provides end-to-end contract research, development and manufacturing services for bioconjugates, including ADCs. Its services cover antibody intermediates and other biologics intermediates, chemical payloads and linkers, as well as bioconjugate drug substances and drug products. WuXi XDC has been successful in bringing multiple ADC projects to the Investigational New Drug (IND) filing stage in 15 months or less, nearly cutting in half the traditional development timeline. As of June 2023, 110 on-going integrated projects are under development at WuXi XDC, including 47 post-IND bioconjugate projects, among which 16 projects are in phase II/III. For more information about WuXi XDC, please visit: *******************
Job Summary:
Responsible for identifying and establishing new WuXi XDC clients within the biotech sector in the San Francisco Bay Area to increase ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business and client base.
Work closely with the senior business development leadership team, and operations, to develop the right strategies and tactics to meet the sales targets for the region.
Stay current on competitors and competitive strategies, and provide input required for the development of future service offerings.
Essential Job Functions:
Achieve regional sales targets.
Grow the ADC/bioconjugate CMC services business in the responsible region, by identifying/developing new biotech clients, and across WuXi XDC value chain.
Manage a portfolio of biotech accounts.
Build strong internal relationships across functions.
Work closely and align with functions/SMEs for each account.
Plan and perform the selling, proposal and contract negotiation process independently, with the support of line manager.
Represent WuXi XDC at trade shows.
Manage all business aspects of the customer relationship.
Deliver exemplary customer service.
Timely update of Salesforce.com and monitor KPIs.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree. MBA or PhD preferred but not required.
Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years, or Master/PhD degree with at least 3 years, of ADC industry experience preferably including 1 year of successful sales and territory management experience within the ADC CMO / CRO space. The title will be decided based on the candidate's credentials and level of the experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong gravitas and relationship building skills.
Listening and empathy demonstrated.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrated success at managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
Must be organized and detailed-oriented.
Business Development Director - Bay Area
Business development manager job in San Jose, CA
Position Grade: The position level varies from Associate Director to Director, determined by the candidate's background and qualification
West Coast - Preferred locations: Bay Area
Must Haves: Experience in business development within the small molecule field of CDMO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech companies, familiarity with the CMC process, and general knowledge of API.
Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company. Prospect pharmaceutical companies seeking CDMO/CRO services to qualify new projects with scientists and demonstrate our professional touch as a world-class supplier.
Deeply understand customer needs to ensure accuracy, timely revision, and fair pricing of our proposals to deliver a memorable customer experience.
Provide voice-of-customer to internal partners and continuously build field sales opinions to evolve our value proposition.
Budget control, revenue, and expense strategy management.
Expand the profile and reach of the company and its brands, and develop and strengthen internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
Collaborate internally and externally to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Coordinate with multiple departments within the company to ensure that client projects are executed flawlessly and in accordance with contractual agreements.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns and analyze inbound marketing data/trends to drive new business.
Conduct thorough analyses of competitors to understand their services, pricing, and market positioning. Use this information to adjust strategies and enhance Porton's competitive edge.
Build long-term trusting relationships with customers, in cooperation with BUs and other Porton functions to ensure professional and efficient transfers of agreed business, in line with customers' requirements and with expected profitability for Porton.
Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company, organize market research and collect customers' project information.
Utilize CRM software to accurately track and update leads, contacts, opportunities, proposals, business development activities, and projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good Knowledge of CMC, cGMP, API, and the drug development process for small molecules.
Proven track record in selling products or services, with exposure to a variety of sales techniques applicable to biotech and major pharmaceutical clients.
Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively share information about products or services with a range of external parties including prospective customers, partners, and vendors.
Customer dedication to relentlessly seek and distill solutions from complexity.
Demonstrates sharp intellectual capabilities with strong skills in analysis, synthesis, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Mindful listener and communicator (written and oral) with a high degree of affinity.
Highly resilient, with the ability to withstand pressure and bounce back from challenges.
Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. A PhD degree in organic chemistry is preferred.
At least 10 years of business development experience in the CDMO/CRO industry.
Ideally have an existing solid client network, positive relationships, and knowledge of agreement execution.
Must demonstrate exceptional hunting abilities including business acumen, political astuteness, influencing/negotiations, decision-making ability, conflict resolution, and positive motivation and courage.