[Remote] Business Development Director CDMO Small Molecule - California

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bend Bioscience is a people-centered company committed to advancing human health. The Business Development Director will develop and execute sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and manage the full sales cycle to support revenue goals.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute territory-specific sales strategies aligned with Bend Bioscience’s strategic priorities, marketing initiatives, and revenue objectivesProactively identify and develop new business opportunities through deep industry knowledge, targeted research, existing relationships, and insights from marketing and business intelligence toolsMaintain strong working knowledge of Bend Bioscience capabilities across sites; conduct introductory and qualification calls and effectively position multi-site solutionsOwn and manage the full sales cycle, including RFPs, opportunity development, and lifecycle management, identifying key decision-makers and customer buying driversLead and coordinate proposal development and negotiation efforts by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external collaboratorsManage proposal shaping in collaboration with the Proposals team/Site leadership, contributing to technical discussions, solution design, and pricing strategyExpand customer relationships by introducing new and existing clients to additional Bend Bioscience services and platforms, driving cross-site and cross-functional growthRepresent Bend Bioscience at trade shows, conferences, and customer events to strengthen market presence, expand relationships, and generate qualified leadsClearly articulate Bend Bioscience’s value proposition and key differentiators, delivering tailored, customer-specific solutions aligned with scientific, technical, and commercial needsBuild, present, and execute comprehensive territory sales plans to identify, qualify, and close new business in support of revenue goalsLeverage Salesforce to accurately track sales activities, customer interactions, opportunity progression, and pipeline healthSkillsGenerally a minimum 8 years of relevant experience in contract pharmaceutical industry with proven success and strength in developing strong customer relationships and translating customer challenges into salesDevelop and execute territory-specific sales strategies aligned with Bend Bioscience's strategic priorities, marketing initiatives, and revenue objectivesProactively identify and develop new business opportunities through deep industry knowledge, targeted research, existing relationships, and insights from marketing and business intelligence toolsMaintain strong working knowledge of Bend Bioscience capabilities across sites; conduct introductory and qualification calls and effectively position multi-site solutionsOwn and manage the full sales cycle, including RFPs, opportunity development, and lifecycle management, identifying key decision-makers and customer buying driversLead and coordinate proposal development and negotiation efforts by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external collaboratorsManage proposal shaping in collaboration with the Proposals team/Site leadership, contributing to technical discussions, solution design, and pricing strategyExpand customer relationships by introducing new and existing clients to additional Bend Bioscience services and platforms, driving cross-site and cross-functional growthRepresent Bend Bioscience at trade shows, conferences, and customer events to strengthen market presence, expand relationships, and generate qualified leadsClearly articulate Bend Bioscience's value proposition and key differentiators, delivering tailored, customer-specific solutions aligned with scientific, technical, and commercial needsBuild, present, and execute comprehensive territory sales plans to identify, qualify, and close new business in support of revenue goalsLeverage Salesforce to accurately track sales activities, customer interactions, opportunity progression, and pipeline healthGenerally a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Management) preferredSmall molecule and formulation experience is advantageousUnderstanding of oral solid dose and bioavailability enhancement approaches is a plusCompany OverviewBend Bioscience is a highly experienced contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical innovation through cutting-edge scientific expertise and flexible problem-solving. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.bendbioscience.com.