AVP, Business Development

We are excited to announce the formation of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which brings together the Nucleic Acid Solutions Division (NASD) and BIOVECTRA Inc., A part of Agilent. This new division aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. As part of AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a significant impact in the industry. Join us in our mission to revolutionize advanced manufacturing and contribute to the success of NASD and BIOVECTRA. This is an onsite role at either Windsor, Nova Scotia location or Prince Edward Island location. Relocation is provided. Reporting to the VP/GM Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMP), the BIOVECTRA AVP, Business Development is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for building, adjusting, and successfully executing on the company’s strategic direction. The commercial scope includes all processes and resources directed to accessing new business and maximizing outcomes from existing partner relationships, identifying and fortifying a strong competitive advantage through alignment of our service offerings, and executing on the go‑to‑market strategy for matching service offerings to the ever‑changing needs of the marketplace and client base. The incumbent spearheads multiple growth initiatives, and is integral to long‑range strategic planning together with technical members of the executive team. The AVP directly represents leadership inside key client and partner relationships, and is responsible for revenue generation, revenue security through high quality partners and contracts, and results delivery for key commercial metrics. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the revenue book of business – long‑term pipeline grows sufficiently and is matched to generate return on asset investments, top line is accurately budgeted on an annual basis, forecasting is regularly updated, and monitoring security of revenue on forward timelines (long range, in year, and quarterly) Overseeing, motivating, and constantly supporting a world‑class Commercial Team, consisting of Marketing, Commercial Operations, Business Development, and Project Management functions that are matched to our unique mix of manufacturing services, products, and capabilities Leading the development of long‑term strategic plans together with appropriate members of the executive team Establishing, developing, and managing the commercial department annual programming and expenditures budget Setting (through the team) and regularly updating all key processes supporting interactions with prospects and clients, ensuring a synchronized go‑to‑market strategy that utilizes data to drive decisions and consistently make performance improvements. This will be particularly focused on maintaining a strong CRM data set, strong project management planning, and integrated functions for effective use of digital marketing to consistently drive‑up awareness, lead generation, and support of an effective business development process and delivery of programs according to the client’s expectations Providing senior business representation for key and strategic accounts Working through any key business issues (major contract negotiations, major investment proposals, major contract changes or exits) as needed that are impactful to revenue performance or adherence to strategic plan Responsible for the team to provide accurate and timely sales forecast data, as well as interpreted priority guidance to operations, finance, executive, and other stakeholders that rely on revenue forecast details, and interpreted client information for planning and execution Reporting on business development/marketing initiatives and results as required by the Vice President/GM of AMPD Representing the business externally in a wide variety of high‑profile settings, that may include public presentations, conference presentations, client executive relationship‑building activities, external stakeholder communications and other executive venues as required Ensuring all commercial departmental goals are aligned with the company’s strategic plan and meet all business requirements, including compliance and budgetary targets Developing and implementing departmental strategies and action plans that integrate well with the overall business plan and that also cascade into setting and managing team and individual performance, dashboard metrics and KPIs critical for providing visibility back to the business around commercial deliverables Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff; provide appropriate training and professional development to help team members meet or exceed performance expectations in a safe and productive manner Qualifications: University degree(s) or equivalent experience, preference for master’s level education in business administration, marketing, and/or technical/engineering fields 15+ years of commercial or product development experience, demonstrating successful outcomes through a progression of leadership in undertaking commercial planning and successful execution Market/customer knowledge or direct work experience with any of the following: biotechnology and pharmaceutical processing or manufacturing biochemical’s healthcare or medically related products and technologies Demonstrated executive acumen and leadership success, proven achievement of business objectives Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong inter‑personal and relationship‑building skills with all functional groups within the organization, customers, owner representatives, and financial support organization Strategic thinking, negotiation, and contract management/negotiation skills Experience in the Contract Development and Manufacturing Industry a plus Preferred Skills & Qualifications: Strong communicator Calm and composed Excellent networker Global Business acumen Driven and result oriented English proficiency. French or one additional other language an asset Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr