Director, Commercial Development
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Director, Commercial Development
Join Minaris Advanced Therapies, a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing! With state-of-the-art facilities across three continents and a team of over 1,400 industry experts, we are pioneering the future of advanced therapies. Our team has a proven track record of delivering more than 7,500 GMP batches, manufacturing two commercial cell therapies, and providing testing services for over 27 commercial products. At Minaris, you will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating life-saving treatments, advancing cutting-edge technologies, and transforming patient outcomes worldwide. Be a part of a company built for speed, scale, and science – where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare.
The Minaris Global Commercial organization functions across multiple sites, clients, and modalities. The Director, Commercial Development will lead Commercial Development at the Minaris Allendale NJ site. This role has multiple site level responsibilities that are shared with other functions and include strategic elements such as P&L and capacity planning, pricing, building business cases for investment. Working with existing clients, mapping out technology roadmap and priorities, and more.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities (shared with additional site functions)
Joint responsibility with site General Manager for P&L
Site/regional Commercial strategy
Mapping out and strategizing regarding site capacity (current and planned)
Pricing (understanding COGS, margins, and setting pricing strategy)
Business cases for CAPEX etc.
Interfacing with existing clients (dealing with escalation topics, interfacing with PM)
Technology roadmap (jointly with Process and Analytical Development (PD/AD))
Interacting with site leadership and functions, as well as with global functions to align on Commercial strategy
Negotiation of contracts with prospective clients
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant life science discipline: business, scientific, or financial; MSc/PhD and an MBA will be a plus.
10-12 years of direct experience working in a GMP facility in the pharmaceutical or biotech commercial manufacturing environment is a must.
At least 5 years of experience in Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO space
Finance and business proficiency
Experience working as a commercial lead in a matrix organization and across sites
Understanding of the CGT space in terms, both therapeutics and services
Experience is mapping out and defining procedures and ways of working in a CDMO across the client journey continuum
Demonstrated proficiency in leading multiple complex cross functional projects; demonstrated leadership across all functions and throughout all levels of the organization.
Experience negotiating contracts
Strong quantitative data analysis skills and the ability to lead the development of a comprehensive business plan.
Competencies/Candidate Profile
Strong working knowledge of the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space
Experience with tracking and working on financial/P&L with finance functions
Ability to report up as needed
Proven track record of Commercial Development and working with clients
Track record of contract negotiation
Ability to work effectively across functions and stakeholders in setting up and maintaining commercial ways of working and procedures on the site and global levels.
Technical proficiency in CGT Organization (CDMO) / Biomanufacturing.
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Strong negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills and capabilities.
Executive presence with proven ability to influence others.
Strong strategic agility and business acumen.
Highly analytical with strong troubleshooting skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Foster a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Direct supervision of a global team of proposal writers.
Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; working across functions and sites in a matrix organization.
Quality Requirements
Build Quality into all aspects of your work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
Minimum Required Training
Completion of Management Level GxP curriculum requirements
Working Environment
Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with clients
Must be able to work in a matrix environment and with sites in different geographies
Must be able to travel (up to 20%)
Must be able to work during the weekend, holidays and as required by the company
This role operates within a professional office environment of a manufacturing operations plant.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and file cabinets
Seating is mixed and includes open space seating, cubicle, and office space.
Noise level is moderate.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully.
This role is sedentary. An individual may occasionally lift up to thirty pounds required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary entails sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Must be capable of moving, sitting, stretching, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and have sufficient vision to read materials.
Must be capable of remaining in a stationary position over 50% of the time.
Must be capable of using hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as copy machine, printer, and calculator.
Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in person, and on the telephone.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Featured Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Minaris Advanced Therapies: provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Monday-Friday, Day Shift
- Location:
- Allendale
- Salary:
- $215,000 - $260,000 per year
- Category:
- Business