Business Development Manager (Mandarin speaker, Biotechnology, Oxford) Job at Tower Hamlets E Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager role with a Biotechnology firm in Oxford. Our client, a biotechnology industry pioneer, is a specialist project development organisation established to facilitate the research, development, and manufacturing of biologics, cell, and gene therapy. Business Development Managers are in charge of cultivating customer relationships and supporting clients’ technology, services, and products in order to meet or surpass the financial objectives. They are seeking innovative candidates with appropriate business leadership skills, outstanding commercial experience, a thorough understanding of the cell and genetic engineering sector, and a desire to bring cutting‐edge research to market to improve healthcare experiences. The position is field‐based in the UK. Ideal Business Development Manager will have * A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a similar scientific field is required; a degree in chemical or biological sciences is preferred. * Working knowledge of mammalian molecular and cellular biology * Previous experience negotiating contracts, utilities, or licencing * Prior experience in business development * Excellent verbal, written, and presentational communication skills * Entrepreneurial spirit, assertiveness, and ability to deal with ambiguous business circumstances * Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and explain them to others, as well as the advantages they provide. * A benefit will be experienced with mammalian expression/bioproduction systems, gene therapy, and/or virology. * Ability to quickly pick up new information and adjust to changing market circumstances Desirable criteria * A PhD or equivalent in a related scientific discipline is required; a degree in biological or chemical sciences is preferred. * Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech drug development and production processes * Ability to communicate orally in Mandarin (including technical vocabulary). * The ability to acquire, expand, and maintain clients has been demonstrated. * Developing and implementing strategic business strategies is a plus. * Demonstrated ability to present to senior levels inside the client organisation * CRM and sales processes are well‐understood. * The willingness to travel up to approximately 50% of the time on instances * Being able to work with uncertainty is a valuable skill. #J-18808-Ljbffr