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VP Business Development (West Coast, Field Based)

Join Evotec to apply for the VP Business Development (West Coast, Field Based) role. We are a forward‑thinking team that believes curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success.

About Us

At Evotec we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We invite you to #BeCurious and explore where your curiosity can take you.

The Role: Your challenge …in our journey

We're looking for a passionate and curious Vice President, Business Development to join our team. In this role you'll drive impactful projects, collaborate, and explore uncharted territories. As a senior leader you will focus on driving sales growth, oversee a regional team, manage sales processes, build client relationships, collaborate internally, and adapt strategies to meet market needs.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Sales Oversight: Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with global commercial goals, refine sales territories and account assignments.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, executive‑level relationships with key clients, acting as trusted advisor.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Accelerate top‑line growth by achieving regional sales targets, supporting the team in identifying new opportunities, safeguarding profit margins, and reporting KPIs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales leaders, marketing, commercial strategy, and operations.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Evotec at industry events, trade shows, key client meetings.
• Team Leadership & Development: Hire, mentor, train, and motivate sales teams to achieve targets.

Who You Are

• Deep understanding of drug discovery and development across modalities.
• Self‑starter with proven record of exceeding sales targets.
• Established network in West Coast ecosystem across pharma, biotech, and venture capitalists.
• Strong leader with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Comfortable traveling extensively across the region.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of sales leadership experience in the CRO or life sciences industry.

Why Join Us

• Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and development.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote or hybrid options.
• Inclusive Culture: Diversity and inclusion are core values.
• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting‑edge technology.
• A Place for Big Ideas: Your ideas are heard.

Are You Still Curious?

If you've read this far, we believe you have a curious mind. Take the leap and apply today. Your curiosity will shape the future of Evotec.

Let your curiosity guide your career — #BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Evotec!

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $202,000 to $232,200; base salary may vary by skills, experience and market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match), flexible work, generous paid time off, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.