Associate Director, Sales Training and Development
Acadia PharmaceuticalsFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess a minimum bachelor's degree in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, or biology, with equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience considered. A strong background in sales and people management within the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry, including CRO, CDMO, Clinical Trial Supply, and Comparator Sourcing, is essential. An MBA from a premier institute is preferred.
The Head of Sales for India will lead the DS/DP BD team and Clinical Trial Division BD team to drive significant revenue growth and expand the company's leadership position in pharma services. This role involves developing and maintaining sales operating plans, identifying risks, building strategic partnerships, supporting deal closure, investigating economic conditions, performing competitive analysis, and ensuring sales plans align with business goals. The position also requires managing a high-performing BD team through effective coaching and performance management, leading process improvement projects, tracking sales pipelines, setting targets and incentives, determining local sales strategies, managing SFDC, and reporting to management.
Provides life sciences products and services
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.