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Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Alliance Management

Codexis

Redwood City, CA
Full Time
Director
200k-275k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Alliance Management within the Pharma Biocatalysis team at Codexis is responsible for managing key strategic partnerships and driving profitable growth with Pharma/Biotech clients. This role involves engaging with clients to expand business opportunities, building relationships with decision makers, and understanding the pharmaceutical market landscape. The position offers a remote work option if not local to Redwood City, CA, and is integral to transforming the enzyme engineering landscape for human health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively engage in business opportunities by engaging with Pharmaceutical & Biotech companies to expand Codexis share of wallet.
  • Identify and build relationships with key decisions makers and influencers.
  • Secure new business through understanding of customer's needs and creating a value proposition that is win-win.
  • Achieve sales targets by winning new business.
  • Understand the pharmaceutical market space, including market dynamics, trends, competitors, and FDA regulations.
  • Perform strategic & tactical account planning, management & execution.
  • Travel both internationally and domestically to engage with customers.

Requirements

  • Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech CDMO services.
  • Minimum of 10 years business development, sales or account management experience.
  • BS, BA, MS, MA in business, marketing, chemistry, biology or relevant field.
  • Proficient in SFDC or customer relationship tools.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice to Have

  • Network of contacts, positive relationships, and contracting experience.
  • Market awareness in pharma/biotech hubs such as San Diego, Boston, Princeton.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k with Company Match up to 4%
  • Company Equity
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays, Vacation, and Wellness Time
  • Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
  • Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
  • Mental Health Wellness Program
  • Subsidized onsite lunch program
  • Onsite Gym Facilities
  • Paid Parental Leave

Working at Codexis

Codexis empowers employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and to have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact. The company values driven, eager-to-grow individuals who are ready to embrace meaningful challenges and transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 24, 2025
Salary200k-275k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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About Codexis

Website

codexis.com

Company Size

101-250 employees

Location

Redwood City, CA

Industry

All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

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