Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

We are looking for an impactful Senior Director, Sales to lead our Strategic Biopharma segment globally .  The role sits within our Clinical Trials Division (CTD) and reports to the Vice President, Commercial Operations, CTD.

The successful candidate will meet our customer acquisition, sales and revenue growth objectives, establishing relationships and understanding customer trends. Using operational and quality metrics, you are responsible for monitoring our Strategic Biopharma accounts globally. We believe that a successful commercial team makes connections with its customers and crafts long-lasting relationships. As the Senior Director of Commercial Operations, you will be responsible for developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans. Successful execution of these strategies is required to achieve your financial targets. You’ll be managing a team of Sales Professionals that are responsible for our Strategic accounts Biopharma accounts and support new lead generation. We’re looking for a self-starting professional with managerial experience and a proven record in sales.

The role will be fully remote.  Regular international travel will be required (40-50% per annum), including frequent overnight stays.  Candidates should be close to an international airport and major transport links.

Division Specific Information:

Clinical Trials Division (CTD)as part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Pharma Services Group (PSG) provides full service global clinical supply solutions to our customers including: Clinical manufacturing; Label design & packaging; Storage and distribution; and Reverse logistics and destruction.  Our Commercial Operations team within CTD serves a critical role in meeting the needs of our customers and in helping us to achieve our mission as an organization.

What will you do?

                                            

Own and hit/exceed annual sales and revenue targets within the Strategic Biopharma marketDevelop and implement strategic plan to achieve sales and revenue targets and expand our Biopharma customer baseIdentify potential Biopharma client targets and develop relationships in the region while growing awareness of our Clinical Trials businessBuild and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationshipsLeverage wider PSG and Thermo Fisher capabilities with a focus on cross-sellingEmpower and energize the staff to make proactive decisions in all their communications with clientsAssess the competitive landscape and institute changes to the commercial priorities in response to market dynamicsEstablish a referral network within Thermo Fisher and the customer base and find ways to improve value from those connectionsPartner with sales operations to implement a sales training and orientation program to educate new hires and ensure skill development for the entire teamPartner with customers to understand their business needs and objectivesUnderstand category-specific landscapes and trendsReporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts

Who we are looking for:

Degree Level or equivalent in a scientific subject, with MBA preferred.10+ years experience in sales management, ideally with experience of leading managersPrevious experience as a sales executive, sales manager or sales & marketing director, meeting or exceeding targetsAbility to lead a diverse global sales teamAbility to drive the sales process from plan to closeKnowledge of the new drug development process and in particular the processes of clinical materials supply chain management. This includes knowledge of planning techniques, manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution technology and operations in GMP environmentsAbility to communicate, present and influence at all levels of organization, including executive and C-levelAbility to articulate our differentiated value proposition and to position products against competitorsExcellent listening, communication, negotiation and presentation skillsFluent in English, additional  languages welcomeValid driving license

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary, plus sales bonus and company car/car allowanceFull benefits package (specifics depend on country of hire)

About us:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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