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    Head of Business Development - Commercial Process Development

    Fujifilm

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 3 weeks ago
    $228k–$328kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Position OverviewOwn the growth engine behind FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' next wave of partnerships and programs. As Head of Business Development for Commercial Process Development, you will win and scale early-phase client programs—from cell-line development through pre-clinical manufacturing to Phase 2—across a rapidly expanding global CDMO network.

    This senior, high-visibility role shapes market strategy, opens new territories, closes high-impact deals, and aligns operations so programs start fast and finish strong. If you’re a life sciences/biotech sales leader who loves building, leading, and closing, this is where your work will directly translate into new therapies for patients and growth for our Organization!

    Company OverviewThe work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives.

    Join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and help make the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive -

    what we call Genki. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging.

    We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: Job DescriptionWhy this role matters Accelerate innovation: Your wins bring cutting-edge client programs into our network—fueling lifesaving vaccines, biologics, and gene therapies.

    Shape the market: You’ll craft territory strategies aligned to global objectives, capturing whitespace and expanding our footprint with top-tier biopharma partners. Orchestrate success: From the first meeting to signed contracts, you’ll align

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $328k (range: $228k–$328k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Sales calls20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development
    Sales-Leadership
    Commercial-Development
    CDMO-Sales
    Life-Sciences-Sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Fujifilm's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    With OTE potential exceeding $328k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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