Business Development Specialist
Summary:The Business Development Specialist will support the Business Development ("BD") team to deliver continuous growth of the company's pipeline of products and sales opportunities. This role requires an independent, organized, and forward-thinking individual who excels at interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, and thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. Organization, problem-solving, and strong oral and written communication skills are key drivers for this position.
General Duties and Responsibilities:- Manage the department's new product launch (NPL) process. Activities include gathering and validating supplier information, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with the Product Manager as BD's point person for all Selection Phase product launch activities. Continued participation may be required beyond Selection on an as-needed basis.
- Ensure validity, consistency, and completeness of data provided to you.
- Work with internal teams to ensure documents received are sufficient to complete tasks.
- Identify, research and coordinate with suppliers to participate in VA Mail Order one-time-buy opportunities.
- Source required supplier information as needed for our contract modifications and bid proposals. Leverage existing supplier product checklists for gathering of appropriate information.
- Maintain supplier product checklists under the direction of the BD Director.
- Manage a small number of supplier accounts
- Represent BD in designated internal meetings. Track and facilitate open actions.
- Support and maintain various BD trackers as directed (Excel-based).
- Schedule BD meetings with suppliers and site visit activities. Coordinate as needed with internal stakeholders to ensure all resources directed by the BD Director are attained and in place.
- Assist with Events, trade shows, and conferences as needed, including maintaining contact lists, meeting schedules, and logistics.
- Under the direction of the VP, GBD and BD Managers, manage reporting of Business Development opportunities, results and capture rates. Prepare slides for monthly meetings and review for accuracy.
- Conduct ad hoc requests including but not limited to, pricing and market landscape analysis, as directed by the BD Director and BD Managers.
Supervision:- Received: Vice president, Generics Business Development
Required Qualifications: - At minimum, 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical related job function, preferably the generic industry. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with Excel and other analytical toolsets (e.g., Microsoft BI, Access, etc.)
- Some experience analyzing and validating data sets
- Ability to remain focused while working on multiple tasks and projects
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Willing to take initiative and work with limited direction
- Strong analytical capabilities
Miscellaneous Requirements: - Maintain a strong attendance record
- Adhere to company's drug-free workplace policies
- Some travel required
Attitude: - Individual must be an enthusiastic team player, concerned with job and company as whole
- Must be self-disciplined with a desire to drive high quality results
- Must be flexible and extremely detail-oriented
The hiring range for this position in Camarillo, CA is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience among other factors. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of other health and welfare benefits.
