Territory Director  - Southern California 

About Opportunity

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented, and collaborative business development individual focusing on Southern California. The ideal candidate will have prior experience and demonstrated success selling a variety of drug discovery and development services with excellence in all phases of client service and business development, spanning the range from identifying and developing new clients through relationship management and retention of existing clients. Meadowhawk Biolabs, is a discovery focused Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans and private equity firm. This position offers unique opportunities for the successful candidate to further solidify our presence and reputation in this critical biotech hub and contribute to our company’s successful growth as well as their own career development.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

· Commit to company core values and founding principles of open engagement, transparency, integrity, collaboration, learning, and dedication to excellence. 

· Align with management team to develop annual executable sales plan and deliver quarterly/annual sales targets within designated territory.

· Work closely and collaborate with operational teams to meet and exceed clients’ expectations and communicate effectively both internally and externally.

· Have an excellent comprehension of sales cycle management, particularly in drug discovery and early development stages; able to deliver desired results from inquiries to signed contracts.

· Act as a key marketing advocate to participate in all marketing activities including webinars, website feedback gathering, attendance at conferences, tradeshows, symposiums, and other related industry events.

· Able to convert opportunities through effective communication and timely resolution; provide regular and accurate sales forecasts as primary matrices based on an in-depth understanding of decision-making criteria, process, and timing.

· Support current clients and generate new and repeat business based on an in-depth understanding of their needs and objectives.

· Coordinate and participate in face-to-face meetings with clients and coordinate and deliver actionable items as needed.

· Work effectively and actively with other members of Sales & Marketing to build a successful and vibrant team 

Minimum Education, Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor and/or Graduate degree in business or science degree desired

· Minimum 5-10+years industry experience with 5+ years sales experience; preferably in preclinical CRO

· Individuals must possess a client centric, team-oriented mentality to establish and maintain effective, long-term working relationships with internal colleagues and external clients

· Proven track record of sales achievements related to sales targets (or related metrics)

· Able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and working efficiently.

· Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficiency in CRM, Microsoft Office required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

· Perform and follow established sales procedures with excellent attention to details with CRM, Outlook365 package.

Personal Attributes: 

In addition to the attributes described above, the ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, flexible, data-driven and objective in its evaluation, persistent and optimistic in the face of challenges and uncertainty, and willing to make decisions and take ownership for assigned responsibilities.

Compensation: 

The target base salary for this position is between $115,000 - $155,000 per year. The specific rate for this position may vary and will be based upon factors including, but not limited to the individual’s experience, education, and skills. This position will also include a robust commission plan.  In addition to wages, Meadowhawk Biolabs provides a full benefits package upon hire date.

About Meadowhawk Biolabs:

Meadowhawk Biolabs is founded by industry veterans with operations based in the two dominant US Biohubs – Boston & San Francisco. Driven by a set of clear company values, Meadowhawk Biolabs seeks to make a difference and be the partner of choice with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients locally in their quest to bring new therapeutics and treatments to market. We seek to provide our clients with the highest quality data with fast turnround time and unrivaled client service while maintaining a focus upon technology, scientific and operational innovation. 

At Meadowhawk Biolabs, our ultimate success is dependent upon building the best team of employees possible. We seek to create an environment where we celebrate our differences and value the power of diversity among our employees. We embrace cultural, social, cognitive, and professional diversity because we understand that ultimately our success is enabled by working together.