Senior Account Director, Cell & Gene Therapy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Identify and secure new business prospects with pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms through proactive outreach and relationship cultivation.

• Lead the qualification of early-stage opportunities by evaluating customer needs, strategic alignment, and outsourcing requirements in collaboration with internal technical and commercial teams.

• Showcase Catalent's Cell & Gene Therapy capabilities and value proposition through meetings, presentations, and site tours.

• Navigate opportunities through the sales pipeline, including solution creation, scope definition, pricing strategy, and proposal submission.

• Foster enduring customer relationships to enhance revenue growth, ensure successful project execution, and create future business opportunities.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in Cell and Gene Therapy or related life sciences areas.

• At least 5 years of commercial experience in life sciences with a strong consultative approach to selling CDMO/CRO services, custom projects, or biomanufacturing services.

• Demonstrated success in developing and closing business deals within the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders, ranging from technical teams to executive leadership.

• Strong business acumen and strategic selling abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in supporting Cell & Gene Therapy development and manufacturing initiatives.

• Established knowledge and connections within the West Coast biopharmaceutical market.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.

• Immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays).

• Chance to play a pivotal role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader.

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on enhancing patient outcomes worldwide.