Business Development Director - EPD, Emerging Markets

Posted:
7/21/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE  

  • Develop and implement a subsidiary/global line of business sales and marketing strategy that will improve the organization's competitive position. 

  • Please note that associated organization type should be Subsidiary, or, when global in scope, Multi-Profit Centre or Division. 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Lead, direct, and control all sales and marketing functions so activities meet the organization’s business objectives, comply with regulations, and protect the organization’s reputation. 

  • Activities may include: market research, forecasting, pricing, marketing campaigns, business development activities, customer service, invoicing and payment administration. 

  • Negotiate terms of sales with major clients to maximize the organization’s interests. 

  • Establish targets in areas such as product mix, sales volume, market share, or business development. 

  • Monitor performance of the organization against these goals. 

  • Liaise with other senior executives across the organization to ensure strategies are integrated with the rest of the business and align with corporate objectives. 

  • Select and manage relationships with consultants and agencies to ensure satisfactory standards of service. 

  • Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of sales and marketing managers.

Desired Experience:

  • The focus is on APAC region with 80% of efforts concentrated on China. Hence China market experience is mandatory.

  • Business Development experience in Pharma companies is a must with strong knowledge about Pharma landscape in China

  • Must have experience of dealing with investment bankers and CXO level

  • Private equity company experience can also be considered

  • Chinese language fluency especially in Mandarin is desired.

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Education 

  • Associates Degree (± 13 years) 

 

Experience/Background 

  • Minimum 13+ years with majority of it in business development 

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

China > Shanghai : 388 W. Nanjing Road, Ciros Plaza

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Singapore > Singapore : DUO Tower

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical