sushant dusange
@sushantdusange
Strategic Business Development Director with 17+ years in biotech.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Business Development Director with over 17 years of experience in the Biotech and Pharma industry. My extensive background encompasses customer-facing sales, lead generation, proposal management, and market research/analysis. I have a proven track record of building strong customer relationships and successfully closing various business proposals, generating significant revenue growth.
Currently, I am driving business development for Cerba Research Canada, managing a pipeline of approximately $20M for 2025 and successfully onboarding new clients. My proactive approach and collaborative mindset enable me to effectively strategize and implement new business opportunities while ensuring progress with existing clients. I am seeking a Senior Business Development position that allows me to leverage my skills to help companies discover and develop new opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director, Business Development
Cerba Research Canada
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Currently driving business for the East Coast of North America in the large molecule CRO bioanalytical sector. Successfully executed multiple new CDAs and MSAs, generating a pipeline of ~$20M for 2025 and closing ~$2.2M in Q1 2025. Responsible for proposal management, market intelligence, and CRM management.
Business Development Executive
Eurofins, CDMO Alphora
Jun 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Focused on new business development in the North American East Coast, reaching out to over 900 pharma/biotech contacts. Successfully closed RFPs worth more than $7M USD and onboarded multiple high-value clients, creating a promising pipeline of over $8M USD.
Inside Sales and Key Account Manager
Generis
Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)
Engaged and developed strong relationships with key customers to exceed sponsorship sales targets. Responsible for all sales activities for pharma accounts, utilizing consultative sales strategies.
Senior Manager, Business Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific
May 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Drove revenue growth for the clinical trial supply chain business, reaching out to over 100 new Pharma/Biotech contacts. Successfully onboarded new accounts and executed multiple CDAs, closing significant business.
Director, Business Development
Envigo Inc, Now Covance
Aug 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Responsible for revenue growth in clinical and pre-clinical services, executing multiple CDAs and achieving significant sales growth. Developed strategic business plans and managed client relationships effectively.
PMI Certified Project Manager
Lupin Limited
Apr 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Led R&D programs in drug discovery and development, managing budgets and proposals. Created project plans and conducted risk management, ensuring successful project tracking and execution.
Research Scientist
Lupin Limited
Apr 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Conducted research in drug development, focusing on small molecules and biologics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to advance projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Research Scientist
Advinus Therapeutics
Dec 2007 - May 2010 (2 years 5 months)
Engaged in research activities focused on drug discovery and development, contributing to various projects and collaborating with teams to achieve research goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pune
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Business Administration
2009 - 2011
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, focusing on business management principles, strategic planning, and operational efficiency in the corporate environment.
University of Abertay
Master's in Biotechnology, Biotechnology
2005 - 2006
Completed a Master's degree in Biotechnology, focusing on advanced concepts and techniques in the field, preparing for a career in research and development within the biotech industry.
University of Pune
Bachelor's in Microbiology, Microbiology
2002 - 2005
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, gaining foundational knowledge in microbiological techniques, research methodologies, and the biological sciences.
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