Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for developing and maintaining the commercial and business strategy of Emergents drug substance (DS) services within the CDMO business unit.
• Influences the competitive positioning and value proposition, service offerings, and pricing strategy for DS services.
• Collaborates closely with other colleagues within Commercial Operations and the CDMO business unit in addition to cross-functional partners and site-based operations teams to establish an integrated molecule-to-market CDMO service offering.
• As the internal expert in DS service offerings, plays a critical role in supporting the Sales & BD team in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of DP business opportunities.
• Provides guidance and direction during the evaluation and proposal process, customer due diligence visits, and contract negotiations to ensure that new business opportunities support Emergents overall CDMO strategy and growth targets.
• Supports demand planning in collaboration with finance and operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Guides the business acquisition process for new DS projects.
• Contributes to the development of the commercial and business strategy for the DS service offering.
• Closely aligns with operational partners at DS manufacturing sites across the Emergent CDMO network.
• Influences pricing and contract negotiation terms and conditions related to DS services.
• Collaborates with the proposal generation team to draft, review, and finalize proposals for DS services.
• Actively represent Emergent at trade shows and conferences and through membership in industry organizations.
• Provides routine updates to CDMO leadership and operational leaders at Emergents DS manufacturing facilities regarding the progress of new business acquisition, the overall DS portfolio, and forward-looking projections on revenue/profitability for DS services.
• Engages with the CDMO marketing team to contribute to the marketing strategy for the DS portfolio.
• Sources, evaluates, organizes, and presents relevant market intelligence on clients, competitors, and industry trends related to Emergents DS offering.
• Integralto the governance of customer relationships for the DS portfolio.

Competencies

• Contract negotiation skills
• Strong cross-functional team player, interfacing with commercial and operational colleagues to drive new business acquisition and growth of existing client portfolios
• Experience in client-facing interactions and managing/shaping client expectations

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
• Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to multi-task required.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related scientific/technical field (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Engineering required. Advanced scientific and/or business degree strongly preferred (e.g. M.S., Ph.D., M.B.A.)
• At least 7+ years of experience in the biologics CDMO industry with specific focus on selling/supporting/developing drug substance manufacturing services for mammalian platforms/technologies.
• Commercial experience in sales/business development, project management, marketing, or similar is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on strategic business plans and commercialization strategies.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and drug substance processes through coursework and/or prior work experience.
• Experience with assessment and implementation of new service offerings in a CDMO environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Domestic and international travel to Emergent manufacturing facilities and industry trade shows and events.

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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