Lead and drive new business development for West Delivery Systems solutions for direct assigned accounts, and achieve revenue growth targets for development and commercial product sales
Lead business development efforts for West Combination Product Solutions, including West device development, contract manufacturing, regulatory support, analytical testing, fill-finish enablement, and other value-add services
Effectively manage customer opportunities as the SME for device services offerings, for all direct assigned accounts and regions
Shape and design strategies for customer specific pricing, engagements and development and supply agreements, while including all creative high value business models
Support global strategy development for device platforms and services across all Market Units
Provide collective customer feedback and practical insights for the definition of target markets, performance characteristics, specifications and market needs
Maintain expertise in combination products/medical device regulations and standards for Human Factors
Collaborate with Marketing to understand unarticulated market and customer needs and provide communication with R&D teams globally
Generate, execute the segment specific commercialization of new products & services including sales training, market communications, sales tool development, and tactical efforts
Provide internal & external field support for the commercialized and development portfolio of proprietary products. Device focus with responsibility of New West Innovation and Technologies
Provide support to the execution of key strategic Product Development initiatives to support the overall business objectives.
Establish working knowledge of West Device offerings including SmartDose, SelfDose, CZ Primary Containers as well as safety systems and other device related services
Develop relationships with key decision makers and influencers at critical customers to drive adoption of West systems and services
Provide input and content with Corporate Communications on relevant product communications including articles, social media content, literature, advertisements, digital content, tradeshows and sales tools for new and commercialized products
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or Business-related discipline
Master's Degree MBA or master's degree preferred
Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in B2B, Combination Products, Business Development, Product/Program Management with at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/medical device sales and/or marketing required
Background includes a good technical understanding and knowledge of Combination products, medical device qualification, primary packaging, Regulatory requirements and Program Management preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication/negotiation skills and strong customer focus.
Self-starter, highly motivated and ability to work independent with little or no daily supervision.
Background includes a good technical understanding and knowledge of Combination products, medical device qualification, primary packaging, Regulatory requirements and Program Management.
Ability to prioritize and deliver high quality, accurate work within the required timeline.
Formulation and implementation of strategic direction.
Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer and partner relationship management skills.
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.