Business Development Director

Job Description

The National Biotechnology Authority is looking for a Business Development Director. Applications are invited from qualified and experienced persons for this key strategic senior management role.

Functions

• Inline with the thrust of Government and the parent Ministry, the Business Director will be expected to spearhead the translation of research outputs into products, goods and services.
• Monetise research and innovation outputs towards an industrialised economy.
• Provide leadership in the establishment and maintenance of biotechnology-based business enterprises across different sectors of the Zimbabwean economy, leading to a vibrant national bioeconomy.
• Identify markets for the products developed by the Authority and/or the Authority with its partners.
• Develop business strategies including market models and penetration strategies.
• Build sustainable relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Manage sales and marketing to ensure efficient delivery of high quality products.
• Work together with other senior managers and the Board to develop business objectives and business development goals.
• Work with the Authority’s partners and market products and services developed.
• Establish an approach to business development that will enhance the marketing of goods and services, and enhance the Authority’s income generation capacity.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Studies or similar qualifications.
• An MBA or Masters in Marketing is essential.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Development Manager or equivalent role preferably from the private sector particularly from an FMCG background or from a pharmaceutical industry. Experience at a higher level will be an added advantage.
• Proven marketing skills are an essential requirement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The ability to think creatively and strategically
• Proven analytical skills.
• Ability to establish and lead a team in business development.
• Ability to work alone or in teams is critical.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with subordinates, superiors, the board, collaborating partners and government officials is a requirement.

If you believe that you are equipped with relevant skills, attributes and hunger for success, please submit your applications notlater than 31st March 2022 clearly marked “Business Development Director’ together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of your qualifications to:

The Human Resources Manager
National Biotechnology Authority
21 Princess Drive
Newlands
HARARE

Or email: [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will receive a response. The shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring originals of their certificates for verification on the date of the interview.