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job requisition id R24-161

About AskBio

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) is a leading, clinical-stage gene therapy company founded in 2001 based on the work of adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy visionary and pioneer, Jude Samulski, PhD. Our commitment to developing life-saving medicines that can potentially cure genetic diseases has never wavered.

At AskBio, we’ve built a foundation of therapeutic programs, AAV manufacturing and a rich portfolio of patented technology. Our therapeutic focus includes neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases with clinical trials underway for Pompe disease, Parkinson’s disease, and congestive heart failure.

We became a wholly-owned, independently operated, subsidiary of Bayer AG in late 2020 as a cornerstone of its newly formed Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) platform. Our global headquarters is in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Our vision:Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission:Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

About the Role

The Business Development Manager, Viralgen Vector Core is responsible for driving sales growth and overall success of Viralgen Vector Core. This role is remote based in the UK and reports to the VP of Business Development.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Identify opportunities for new clients, business areas, and market shares.
2. Set goals and develop plans for business and revenue growth.
3. Research, plan and implement new target market initiatives.
4. Manage sales process for AAV manufacturing from prospect identification to signed proposals.
5. Maintain and nurture relationships with client base to secure long-term business moving forward.
6. Drive negotiations with C-suite and other executives at current and potential client accounts.
7. Set long-term strategies and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders.
8. Identify and manage execution of key elements of marketing strategy including marketing materials needed, conferences attended and measurement of return for these efforts.
9. Manage Salesforce CRM effectively to enable the generation of accurate and timely reports of the sales activities, pipeline and results of the business.
10. Interface with internal and external KOLs to generate market interest and engagement with AAV manufacturing.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BS Degree in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Virology or related field and 6+ years’ experience in business-to-business sales of biotechnology products and services.
2. Experience in cell and/or gene therapy sales or management.
3. Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams and work independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, internally and externally.
5. Self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently as well as in group environment to collaborate with external clients and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

1. Master’s degree in a related field.
2. Knowledge of global gene therapy production markets and supply chain conditions in those areas.
3. Experience with global teams and international travel.
4. Experience with long-term, strategic agreements including contract writing, reviewing and negotiation.
5. Displays the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
6. Supports organizational ethical standards and values.
7. Scientific and business knowledge and acumen sufficient to analyze, summarize and present both technical and business information relevant to the technology to both internal and external audiences.
8. Excellent time management skills with the ability to adapt to international time zones for extended working hours.

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws.

Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position.

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