Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Did you know that we are the 1st biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore? We offer you exposure to upcoming biotech and established pharmaceutical companies and to the manufacturing technology needed to produce mammalian treatments and cell therapies of tomorrow. Our global manufacturing network is recognized for its reliable, high-quality services, regulatory track record, global footprint, innovative technology platforms and extensive experience – we, in Singapore are proud to be part of this global network.
Manages a sales team varying between 2-8 staff. Responsible to deliver target profit and revenue for their segment and region. Actively leads their team and defines and manages sales representatives’ activities (KPIs) and coaches the development of the desired sales competencies to meet their profit and revenue goals as well as specific MAP deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises, leads and manages the sales team.
Develops and trains the sales team to build capabilities and skills.
Accurately forecasts and delivers on quarterly and annual sales targets.
Manages the sales funnel from new opportunity generation through closing.
Demonstrates advanced understanding and appropriately communicates the Bioscience portfolio and Lonza’s value proposition to customers.
Demonstrates advanced product knowledge capabilities, applications, regulatory knowledge, and product justification in order to be recognized as the expert in the field.
Advanced understanding of assigned accounts including site locations, departments, key decision makers, and decision-making process.
Advanced understanding of market knowledge and competitor landscape.
Organizes, plans, and schedules time to provide optimum and effective account and territory coverage.
Record activities and client information in the CRM database on a daily and timely basis.
When requested, acts as team lead to coach others to achieve high performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to travel up to 60%
Key Requirements:
Knowledge and experience in drug discovery, drug manufacturing/QC, Cell & Gene Therapy, and the biotech/biopharma industry.
Core people management skills (activity management, competency development, problem resolution, etc.).
Core selling skills (prospecting, funnel management, closing, etc.), including creating customer value, consultative selling, technical selling, and effective sales presentation.
Computer software skills including Microsoft Office and CRM.5. Interpersonal skills and comfort with public speaking in front of small groups.
Communicate effectively and collaborate successfully within own team as well as cross-functionally.
Effective listening skills, independent and self-directed, team-oriented, strong work ethic.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.