About Us: this is who we are
At Evotec we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team we thrive on challenging the status quo learning from each other and pushing the boundaries of whats possible. Were on a mission to create a place where curiosity isnt just encouragedits celebrated.
Are you someone who asks questions seeks answers and isnt afraid to go deeper #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!
The Role: Your challenge in our journey
Were looking for a passionate and curious Vice President Business Development to join our team. If youre excited by new challenges solving complex problems and learning every step of the way you might just be the perfect this role youll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects collaborate with bright minds and explore uncharted territories.
As a Vice President (VP) of Business Development/Regional Sales at Evotec youll have the freedom to ask the hard questions think outside the box and find creative solutions that push us forward. Its a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team. This role is a senior leadership role focused on driving sales growth by overseeing a regional team managing complex sales processes building client relationships collaborating with internal departments and adapting sales strategies to meet market needs. Key responsibilities include refining sales territories mentoring a regional sales team nurturing executive client relationships and acting as a brand ambassador at industry this role the candidate will report to the SVP Head of Business Development.
What Youll Do:
Strategic Sales Oversight: Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with global commercial goals assess and refine sales territories and account assignments across the team to maximize efficiency and growth potential.
Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key clients in the region acting as a trusted advisor and understanding their unique needs to ensure Evotec is seen as partner of choice.
Sales & Revenue Growth: Accelerate top-line growth by being accountable for achievement of a regional sales target & supporting the team in the identification and close of new sales opportunities while ensuring sustainable long-term profitability by safeguarding profit team KPIs and report performance to executive leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other sales leaders marketing commercial strategy and commercial operations to ensure aligned growth strategies and seamless execution across the organization.
Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Evotec at industry events trade shows and key client meetings serving as a visible and knowledgeable company ambassador in the region.
Team Leadership & Development: Hire mentor train and motivate sales teams to achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets ensuring proper staffing and efficient utilization of resources.
Who You Are:
Someone who has a thorough understanding of the drug discovery and development paradigm across modalities (including small molecule mAb ASO etc).
A self-starter with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing client portfolios.
Someone with a demonstrated network particularly in the West Coast ecosystem across pharma biotech and venture capitalists at a senior levels.
A strong leader with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Comfortable with traveling extensively across the region in support of the team.
Education and Qualification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in life sciences business or related field.
Minimum 10 years of sales leadership experience in the CRO or life sciences industry.
Why Join Us:
Are You Still Curious
If youve read this far then chances are youve got a curious mindjust like us. So what are you waiting for Take the leap and apply today. We cant wait to see where your curiosity leads youand how it will shape the future of Evotec.
Let your curiosity guide your career#BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Evotec!
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $202000 to $232200; Base salary offered may vary depending on the individuals skills experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus comprehensive benefits to include Medical Dental and Vision short-term and long-term disability company paid basic life insurance 401k company match flexible work generous paid time off and paid holiday wellness and transportation benefits.
Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race gender age disability genetic information gender expression gender identity national origin religion sexual orientation or veteran status.
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Evotec is a global biotechnology company committed to advancing drug discovery & development together with our partners for medicines that matter.