Sr. Consultant, Business Development

At IPS, you'll apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are actively seeking a Sr. Consultant, Business Development to assist with our business development pursuits.

This role will report directly to the Sr. VP, Global Strategies & Client Development.

You will collaborate with the IPS management teams, consisting of all region's business development leads, account/client managers, and executive leadership to lead business development within their assigned region including qualifying and developing leads, client management with selected clients.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and manages relationships with all clients within the region
• Coordinates business development activities with the IPS management team.
• Establishes contact with potential clients and obtains the client's history in an effort to develop a client profile.
• Assists in developing marketing contact lists for operating offices
• Assists the IPS Management Team in developing yearly sales plans and systems for those monitoring plans.
• Manages, coordinates, and monitors the business development activity of the region's core service staff.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business with relevant industry experience.
• 15+ years of experience within the engineering and construction AEC industry, at least 10 of which have been in a leadership capacity consisting of oversight of strategic planning, sales cycle management, service delivery, and management of resources.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others. Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic. Must be able to build rapport with department staff
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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