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The Jackson Laboratory is Hiring a Remote Director, Business Development (Remote)
Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Commercial Opportunity Development, and working closely with the In Vivo Pharmacology Business Unit Manager, the incumbent is responsible for increasing revenue generated by product and service sales within the assigned BU. Demonstrates a high-level of expertise in the utilization of the mouse as a platform for basic biomedical and drug discovery research and in the solutions provided by the Laboratory to solve research problems. The incumbent interacts with decision makers within the assigned market segment and throughout The Lab to secure high value projects and account specific programmatic growth that leverages the science of The Laboratory and contribute to our mission. The incumbent provides management and oversight that includes developing sales plans, implementation of plans, and reporting of results to JMCRS stakeholders. Measures of success include revenue performance versus established sales targets and accepted projects (won opportunities – new and renewed) and expanding the market share of the Laboratory by increasing the number of commercial accounts/customers. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with the ODM regional territory managers as a scientific and technical resource with the primary objectives of developing, refining and implementing strategy for accounts/targets of high strategic value to the Laboratory within the business unit. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for successfully identifying and closing opportunities independently or collaboratively with regional Opportunity Development Managers in assigned market segments that position JMCRS as a preferred supplier. The incumbent interacts with decision makers within the assigned market segments to convert high-value projects from competitors, increasing market-share and leverages the science of The Laboratory and contribute to our mission. *Please include a cover letter of interest with your current resume* Responsibilities • Work in conjunction with the Associate Director/Director of Marketing, Scientific Support & Business Development, the Business Unit Manager and Director of Opportunity Development to develop and successfully execute the revenue generation strategy for assigned market segment and product • Meet or exceed the financial goal(s) for highly complex services delivered by The Laboratory by working in a collaborative manner with the Business Unit Manager, Opportunity Development regional managers, Marketing and other internal teams throughout the organization. • Execute a successful sales conversion strategy that increases market share for competitive product and service offerings at key commercial and academic accounts. • Independently identify, assemble and present creative sales solutions to BUMs that result in large awarded studies. • Proactively identify new customers, especially high-level commercial contacts and provide solutions that create long standing relationships to address their unique needs. • Proactively maintain CRM - database with updated customer information as well as updated information on all business opportunities • Serve as the primary BU technical and scientific expert in the field. Use this knowledge to assist in the refinement of BU sales strategy and tactical approach throughout all territories. Master and deliver product presentations in the field. • Travel with regional Opportunity Development Managers to ensure their tactical sales approach is aligned with overall BU strategy and assist in providing product and service specific training and expertise to improve their technical competency. • Actively seek, analyze and communicate market trends, intelligence and competitor information to management. Work with BUMs, Marketing and Sales to respond rapidly to changing markets and strategize new approaches for improving revenue performance. • Demonstrate commitment to creating a high-performance culture and positive work environment. Includes continued effort toward improving the customer experience, coping with and supporting change, commitment to a solution driven approach to problem solving, and embracing leadership opportunities. • Posses a confident, energetic, and persuasive style that will enable them to work productively and collaboratively within a research driven, non-profit organization for the successful execution of strategy in achieving organizational goals. Qualifications • A Masters in Science; PhD and/or MBA preferred. • 5 years successful sales/business experience. • Demonstrated success developing scientific business opportunities. • Direct business experience in biomedical or animal science sales including documented, successful territory management, strategic account development and a demonstrated ability to mentor peers and/or team. • Significant relevant scientific and business development accomplishment in related areas. • Demonstrated ability to develop, initiate and execute complex business strategies and to develop significant new accounts. • Demonstrated technical and scientific expertise relevant to the sale and support of JMCRS products and services. • Advanced interpersonal skills sufficient for developing complex, dynamic relationships with a diverse variety of individuals representing a broad cross-section of cultures, disciplines and levels of sophistication. • Ability to travel up to 60%. • Advanced verbal and written skills sufficient to communicate with senior business managers in customer organizations. • Ability to make important decisions carrying large financial consequences, often under some pressure and tight time deadlines. • Ability to effectively persuade and influence the thinking of others through social and verbal interactions and presence. • Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations • Ability to formulate, implement and evaluate complex plans and programs • Must possess valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,400 employees. Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, it has a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in Augusta, Maine, a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Connecticut, and facilities in Ellsworth, Maine, Sacramento, California, and Shanghai, China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. JAX employees work in a collaborative, value-driven, and team-based environment where the focus is on advancing science and improving patients’ lives. Researchers apply genetics to increase the understanding of human disease and advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease. JAX was voted among the top 15 “Best Places to Work in Academia” in the United States in a poll conducted by The Scientist magazine! EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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