Harris & Co Executive Search ยท 22 hours ago
Business Development Manager
Harris & Co Executive Search is a global provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical trial markets. The role involves developing business strategies, securing new customers, and managing the sales cycle for validated thermal packaging systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute business development strategies focused on temperature-controlled packaging solutions
Identify and secure new customers requiring validated thermal protection for pharmaceutical, biotech, cell & gene therapy, and clinical trial shipments
Build strong relationships with supply chain, quality, procurement, and logistics stakeholders
Position passive and active temperature-controlled packaging systems, including reusable and single-use solutions
Lead technical and commercial discussions around thermal performance, lane qualification, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver customized packaging solutions
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation and close
Track pipeline activity and market trends using CRM tools
Represent the business at industry events and cold-chain conferences
Qualification
Required
Proven success in business development or sales within temperature-controlled packaging, cold-chain logistics, or pharmaceutical supply chains
Strong understanding of GDP, thermal validation, and risk mitigation in pharma distribution
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both commercial and quality stakeholders
Results-driven, self-starter with strong negotiation skills
Willingness to travel as required
Preferred
Experience selling passive shippers, PCM-based systems, insulated containers, or cryogenic packaging highly preferred
Company
Harris & Co Executive Search
Harris + Co is a distinguished global executive search firm with expertise across Commercial Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Subcontracting, and Life Sciences.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase