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Full-Time

Business Development Manager

Plexus

5,001-10,000 employees

End-to-end product realization solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$100,400 - $180,700

Mid, Senior

Remote + 1 more

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Product Development experience in molecular diagnostic equipment and/or instruments, and thorough understanding of the supply chain and related costs
Proven skills in customer and internal communication of complex technical concepts
High level abilities to collaborate, influence teams, mentor others, and build relationships
Understanding of technical issues related to the Life Sciences market, with knowledge of optics, fluidics, thermodynamics, regulatory and/or human factors
Comfortable with common molecular biology concepts and laboratory parlance, able to facilitate communication between engineering and scientific customers
Understanding of industry issues related to the Life Sciences market, including market drivers and leading companies, regulatory issues, development timelines and business models
Knowledge of the EMS industry and its relationship with the Life Sciences market
Excellent communication skills to convey key messages concisely and an emphasis on active listening to ensure appropriate understanding of customer needs
Familiarity with the product development process, including knowledge in the various specifications that drive the formal development, qualification and/or certification of products
Familiarity with project management processes and engineering design tools for software, electronics and mechanical
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
Experience in Life Sciences and/or medical instrument electronics design or product development environment is required, with at least five years' experience highly preferred
Fluency in Life Sciences and related biological terminology highly preferred
Frequent travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 35-50%)

Responsibilities

Contribute to the definition of the strategy for the Life Sciences business, including internal initiatives and external activities
Guide customers with concepts and technology selection, and aid Plexus' engineering services and manufacturing to comprehensively understand client's needs
Contribute to promotional and branding efforts in the Life Sciences space
Contribute to the identification and leveraging of Life Sciences subject matter knowledge in the organization
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Plexus engineering capabilities, our design and development process, and the overall Plexus brand, effectively communicating this to our customers
Assist internal teams in the creation of compelling and customer-aligned project proposals
Establish and develop strong long-term relationships with Plexus customers, recognize their needs, and engage internal resources to develop and present Plexus solutions that create mutual business wins for the customer and Plexus
Work as part of a cross-functional team that includes engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, cost analysis, financial and legal experts to develop solution proposals for customers
Represent Plexus Engineering Solutions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Life Sciences market space, including knowledge of OEMs, competitors, market trends and dynamics, regulatory environment, and core technology needs
Identify and advocate for engineering capability requirements necessary to meet the evolving needs of customers

Your journey to building a better world starts here!

WHO WE ARE

We help create products that build a better world across a variety of industries:

Healthcare and Life Sciences
Aerospace and Defense
Industrial

Some examples of products include:

Ultrasound units
Robotic surgical devices
Molecular diagnostics instruments
Radar design and space applications
Electric-assist Bicycles

WHY WE LOVE IT

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. Our engineers work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
Supportive leadership teams that value work life balance through a flexible work environment
An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise
Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Plexus is looking for a highly talented individual to help grow our Life Sciences product development business within our Healthcare/Life Sciences market sector. Business Development Managers are involved at the front-end of our business by engaging potential customers in consultative dialogue, discerning their needs, and translating these into solutions which Plexus can deliver. In this role, the Business Development Manager – Life Sciences will be an integral member of the Life Sciences Engineering and Sector Management teams, working with Plexus management, business development, and engineering to achieve significant gains in Life Sciences business and high levels of customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have engineering product development experience, relevant Life Sciences industry knowledge, and demonstrated success in creating and managing relationships. This role would be perfect for a project manager or senior engineer, who has worked in a Life Sciences product design and development environment and is excited about the challenge of creating win-win scenarios and bringing new products to the market for our customers.

Please follow this link for an overview of Life Sciences at Plexus

https://www.plexus.com/en-us/current/overviews/life-sciences-overview

This challenging and rewarding role includes the following elements:

Contribute to the definition of the strategy for the Life Sciences business, including internal initiatives and external activities.
Guide customers with concepts and technology selection, and aid Plexus’ engineering services and manufacturing to comprehensively understand client’s needs.
Contribute to promotional and branding efforts in the Life Sciences space.
Contribute to the identification and leveraging of Life Sciences subject matter knowledge in the organization.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Plexus engineering capabilities, our design and development process, and the overall Plexus brand, effectively communicating this to our customers.
Assist internal teams in the creation of compelling and customer-aligned project proposals.
Establish and develop strong long-term relationships with Plexus customers, recognize their needs, and engage internal resources to develop and present Plexus solutions that create mutual business wins for the customer and Plexus.
Work as part of a cross-functional team that includes engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, cost analysis, financial and legal experts to develop solution proposals for customers.
Represent Plexus Engineering Solutions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Life Sciences market space, including knowledge of OEMs, competitors, market trends and dynamics, regulatory environment, and core technology needs.
Identify and advocate for engineering capability requirements necessary to meet the evolving needs of customers.

The successful candidate’s experience, skills and abilities will include:

Product Development experience in molecular diagnostic equipment and/or instruments, and thorough understanding of the supply chain and related costs.
Proven skills in customer and internal communication of complex technical concepts.
High level abilities to collaborate, influence teams, mentor others, and build relationships.
Understanding of technical issues related to the Life Sciences market, with knowledge of optics, fluidics, thermodynamics, regulatory and/or human factors.
Comfortable with common molecular biology concepts and laboratory parlance, able to facilitate communication between engineering and scientific customers.
Understanding of industry issues related to the Life Sciences market, including market drivers and leading companies, regulatory issues, development timelines and business models.
Knowledge of the EMS industry and its relationship with the Life Sciences market.
Excellent communication skills to convey key messages concisely and an emphasis on active listening to ensure appropriate understanding of customer needs.
Familiarity with the product development process, including knowledge in the various specifications that drive the formal development, qualification and/or certification of products.
Familiarity with project management processes and engineering design tools for software, electronics and mechanical.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
Experience in Life Sciences and/or medical instrument electronics design or product development environment is required, with at least five years’ experience highly preferred.
Fluency in Life Sciences and related biological terminology highly preferred.
Frequent travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 35-50%).

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; volunteer time, basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts; and may be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses. Salary Range:$100,400.00 - $180,700.00

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In order to provide seamless product realization, Plexus has been partnering with companies around the world to transform their concepts into branded products and deliver them to the market with customer service like you’ve never seen in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Neenah, Wisconsin

Founded

1979

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 6%

2 year growth

↑ 16%

Benefits

Professional and personal development

Plexus Global Mentor Program

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