[Remote] Director, Business Development; Small Molecule Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization dedicated to saving lives through innovative R&D services. The Director of Business Development will identify and capture new business opportunities, focusing on small molecule chemical development, to drive revenue growth and meet customer expectations.ResponsibilitiesIdentify, Qualify and Contact potential customers to generate inquiries for Curia’s research and development capabilities and servicesProactive, hands-on approach to business development to ensure that revenue targets and key performance indicators are constantly over-achieved with incremental revenue growth from both the existing products/customer group, as well as identifying and penetrating in new accountsAfter the firm's strategic objectives have been identified, selecting target customers and the desired positioning for the company, product portfolio determined, focusing on how to best implement the chosen marketing and sales strategy for the business developmentWorking closely with the Sales and Management Teams to proactively develop strategies for prioritizing and implementing sales and marketing plansDevelop new business opportunities with the respective accounts and use internal resources efficiently to convert these opportunities into successful projects and improve financial performanceDevelop and maintain a current understanding of Curia’s capabilities and capacity as well as an understanding of the external marketplace (e.g. Conditions, trends and competitors)Contact potential customers to generate inquiries to Curia’s capabilities and servicesPrepare and deliver new quotations in collaboration with Curia’s respective technical teams on inquiries from customersNegotiate agreements of sale or purchase orders with customersNurture and manage projects to the full satisfaction of customersPrepare visit reports, and input data to maintain prospective databaseContribute to the implementation of marketing initiatives, including providing market information, distributing materials, and attending tradeshowsSkillsA degree in science, preferably in synthetic organic chemistry. A PhD would be an advantage6+ years of Business Development experience related to CDMO services across all clinical phases and experience of working with multiple customers and projects of all sizes. Preference given to those candidates with strong technical understanding of small molecule chemical development and manufacturing with a proven track record of selling these capabilities to biotech and pharmaceutical clientsSignificant business development skills together with Sales and Marketing experienceProject Management skillsStrong commercial awareness and a service industry mentalityDemonstrable success in a fast-paced and often intense environmentThe ability to travel, including a valid driver's licenseA team player and outstanding relationship-building skillsBenefitsGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)Career advancement opportunitiesEducation reimbursement401K program with matching contributionsLearning platformAnd more!Company OverviewCuria is a biotechnology company that offers discovery biology, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and small-scale manufacturing services. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://curiaglobal.com.