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Business Development - Bioproduction Solutions, West

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Date: May 1, 2025

Location: California, CA, US

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68412

The company built on breakthroughs.  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.   

 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

 At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

 Come break through with us. 

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for commercial and business development activities, strategy development, and relationship management for Corning’s Production Solution Businesses: Corning Pharmaceutical Technologies, Bioprocessing, and Media and Serum. Reporting to the leader of Global Business Development, as a member of the deal-making team, this person will bring a combination of analytical rigor, strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking to a group focused on accelerating growth with new and existing biopharma and biotech customers and outperform market peers to position Corning as provider of bioprocessing solutions and a critical partner in the manufacturing value stream. This person will work across our Life Sciences Market Access Platform to identify, investigate, develop, evaluate, quote and close large-scale technology driven business opportunities. Success will be defined by drug substance platform wins, and maximizing the full product workflow that Corning Life Sciences has to offer. Areas of focus are Cell and Gene Therapy, Bioproduction, Pharmaceutical fill/finish. We look for this person to develop strong consultative relationships with executive level leadership and key purchasing decision makers at target accounts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Execute the commercial and go to market strategies in the production value stream for CLS, serving as the face of the business to key external customers and partners and educate on the core product focus area.
Drive sales for the BP business, developing regional strategies for product lines, target accounts and molecules, leveraging an in-depth understanding of customer organizations, new innovations, and Corning’s offerings.
Partner with CLS field selling team and business operations to identify the correct decision makers, decision drivers and present compelling business proposals.
Coach the commercial teams in selling cycles, analyzing, and articulating customer and market needs, prospecting in all categories of accounts in collaboration with the research selling teams, develop relationships with customers to meet and exceed commercial goals.
Monitor and drive a flawless customer experience. Work cross-functional with critical stakeholders such as finance, quality, operations, supply chain, etc. to resolve issues.
Pipeline and opportunity development and tracking.
Work closely with internal team (Business Operations, Strategy) to inform on market conditions, industry trends and competitive intelligence.
Travel: >50% of time; high potential that this position will lend commercial support to Greater Asia/China/Japan; Global Travel Required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, pharma or business domain required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years or significant, demonstrated commercial experience in the life sciences, bioproduction or biotechnology sectors.
Significant knowledge of R&D and production processes within the biopharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Proven track record of accomplishments using influence and persuasion in a cross-functional context.
Experience with strategic account management and solution selling, in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience in driving business development in global regions.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $149,961.00 - $206,197.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

 As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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