New York Blood Center · 1 day ago
Manager Business Development, Apheresis and Cell Sourcing
New York Blood Center is a leading organization in blood and cellular therapies, dedicated to advancing global public health. They are seeking a Business Development Manager for Apheresis and Cell Sourcing to drive growth through strategic partnerships, manage the business development lifecycle, and ensure successful operational implementation of new partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Identify and Develop New Partnerships: Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with medical centers, clinical sites, and cell sourcing organizations to expand CCS’s clinical network
Own the BD Lifecycle: Lead the full business development process from opportunity identification through proposal development, pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and execution
Proposal and Contracting: Draft, customize, and manage proposals and business terms for service agreements, in collaboration with legal, finance, and operational stakeholders
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams including technical operations, legal, project management, and finance to ensure feasibility, alignment, and successful onboarding of new partners and programs
Pipeline Management: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of opportunities; track progress, deal stages, and client interactions using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Market Engagement: Represent CCS at conferences, trade shows, and site visits; articulate the value of our apheresis services and integrated CDMO model to prospective partners
Account Growth: Expand services within existing clinical and site partnerships based on evolving client needs and sponsor program requirements
Strategic Insight: Provide market feedback, competitor intelligence, and input on service opportunities to help guide CCS’s clinical network and CDMO strategy
Prepare various reports
Attends conferences, seminars, as required
Makes recommendations to improve business unit practices and processes
Any related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the life sciences is required
5+ years' experience in service sales/business development, clinical services, or hospital partnerships or 3 or more years' technical sales experience with a CRO/CDMO or a pharmaceutical/medical supply company
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, as well as leading CRM (Salesforce) tools
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the drug discovery/development and manufacturing market (cell, gene therapy or, large molecules or, biologics) with understanding of the served and total markets available
Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
Highly driven, self-motivated, and commercially minded individual who demonstrates strong self-motivation and a cheerful outlook
Experience in acting as a liaison for the customer with internal teams and moderate communication, as needed
Strong communication and listening skills; natural at relationship building
Strong customer network in cell and gene therapy
Experience and comfort working with multiple cultures and ethnicities
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment that requires teamwork and the entrepreneurial mentality of 'doing whatever it takes to get the job done
Superior skills in presenting, consulting, negotiating, and building relationships with senior management on the client's side
Partnering mentality with internal and external stakeholder group
Preferred
Advanced degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacology, or related discipline is highly preferred
Company
New York Blood Center
New York Blood Center is a blood collection and distribution organization.
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