Sr. Account Director, Business Development, Central Labs - US Boston/ San Francisco

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionWe have multiple opportunities. Candidates must be based in Boston or San Francisco.Position Summary: As part of the Global Business Development team for Central Laboratory, the Global Business Development Territory Reps (BD/Director/Associate Director, Account Management) has the primary priority of acquiring and retaining high-value clients within the small and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies. This is a field-based sales position within an assigned territory based on geography. The position is responsible for managing the entire process of new client acquisition including introduction, capabilities presentations, relationship development, proposal acquisition and oversight, sales closing, negotiation of awards, service related follow up and the expansion of opportunities with each client.Key Responsibilities:

Own assigned territory and drive performance through well-thought territory account plans, acquiring and retaining high-value clients within the small and mid-sized pharma market

Partner with CDSD to win joint accounts

Develop relationships as needed to foster growth at established accounts within territory

Develop a territory leads funnel to achieve annual sales targets and meet new client acquisition targets. Qualify prospective clients in accordance with sales process, determine project timeframe, key contacts and funding sources. Convert qualified leads into opportunities.

Drive awards within assigned territory to meet GCL sales targets and objectives

Knock on doors and develop relationships with new accounts in territory leveraging standard value prop to win and grow

Develop and implement effective client strategies to optimize sales, results and overcome competitive risks

Provide input and oversee the proposal/opportunity process, in concert with the proposals & contracts team and Scientific Affairs team

Act as a client advocate and provider of market and competitive information to direct and enable PPD GCL capability and process improvements and meet client capability requirements

Represent PPD GCL at client presentations, client bid defenses, and industry conferences/events on an at needed basis

Partner with Scientific affairs, proposals and contracts, project management and other key stakeholder through the organization to meet and exceed client expectations

Provide routine updates to opportunities and log all requested activities into Salesforce to meet KPI expectations

Partner with Account Development to grow pipeline and leverage lead generation tools such as Salesforce.com and Global Data

Key Skills:

Intensity and hunger to win

Ability and willingness to build from scratch with accounts

Ability to clearly present and articulate value prop

Pipeline management and strong organizational skills

Must be physically based in assigned territory

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills needed to build relationships, communicate and influence across all levels of the organization, and act as a liaison for internal/external customers

Effective team leader and player

Advanced process improvement/implementation skills

Extensive analytical skills and data interpretation/tracking/trending skills

Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Extensive MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint.

High level of PC competence and understanding of computer logic

Excellent business and financial acumen

Proven executive presence

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Frequent mobility required.

Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.

Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multitask.

Regular and consistent attendance

Travel 25-50%

Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Kentucky is $108,000.00–$144,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewardsThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.