Avantor Performance Material

Biopharma Production Specialist

Avantor Performance Material$86K — $146K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or sales to the biopharma sector.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Teams; CRM experience preferred.
  • Experience in key account sales, achieving sales targets, and managing a sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise to sales representatives and customers during the sales process.
  • Perform technical sales support at customer sites.
  • Resolve technical product/service issues during sales.
  • Assist customers to maximize benefits from products and services.
  • Promote Avantor's value proposition in Fluid Handling and High Purity Chemicals for bioprocessing.
  • Support the biopharma account management team with presentations and consultative sales.
  • Collaborate with technical end users to develop tailored solutions.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity based in the Boston/New England area.
  • Travel up to 25% to meet with customers and support sales efforts.
  • Engagement in a growing sector with critical contributions to the biopharma industry.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

You will be working with our Fluid Handling and Production Chemical portfolio to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities for the Biopharma Production Business. If you are looking to excel in establishing, maintaining, and growing business relationships with customers- let's talk!

This role will be a full-time position based remotely in the Boston/New England area with expected travel up to 25%.

What we are looking for
  • Education: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree is also preferred
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or in selling to the biopharma industry
    • A valid driver's license is required
  • Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office, specifically Teams with preference for experience with CRM's
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Key account sales and management
    • Proven track record in achieving sales targets
    • Managing a sales pipeline
    • Territory and account strategy formulation and execution


How you will thrive and create an impact
  • Provide technical expertise to sales representatives, and customers during the sales process.
  • Perform technical sales support at customer sites or on a multiple-site basis.
  • Resolve technical product/service issues.
  • Assist customers during the sales process to maximize the benefits derived from the organization's products and/or services.
  • Raise regional awareness by promoting Avantor's value proposition as a manufacturer and supplier of Fluid Handling and High Purity Chemicals in support of the bioprocessing of various biologic-related product classes.
  • Support the biopharma account management team with technical capabilities presentation, and a consultative sales approach to engage more technically experienced end users.
  • Partner with technical end users to develop customer tailored Single Use products and solutions.
  • Build and sustain business relationships with customers to ensure brand loyalty.
  • Partner with sales management team in driving growth of the Fluid Handling and Production Chemical revenue and portfolio
  • Champion internal alignment with sales/account management and product management to ensure key customer opportunities are being managed and executed in an efficient manner.
  • Identify and lead the development or refinement of custom manufacturing opportunities.
  • Visit with and facilitate senior level presentations to end customers.
  • Use of CRM system for consistent reporting and information exchange.


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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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Size
13,500 employees
Market Cap
$13.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$116.6 million
Founded
1904
5 Year Trend
+60.6%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
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