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Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges.\nLeveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes.\nWe work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives.\nOur culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation.\nWe can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.\n\nThe Role:\nWe are excited to announce the formation of the Agilent Advanced Therapeutics (AAT) Division, which brings together the modalities offered by the previous Nucleic Acid Solutions Division (NASD) and the acquisition of BIOVECTRA. This new division aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence.\nAs part of AAT, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a significant impact on the industry. Join us in our mission to revolutionize advanced manufacturing and contribute to the success of this market leading CDMO.\nReporting to the Vice President, Commercial the Associate Vice President (AVP), Business Development is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for building, adjusting, and successfully executing on the company’s strategic direction. The commercial scope includes all processes and resources directed to accessing new business and maximizing outcomes from existing partner relationships, identifying and fortifying a strong competitive advantage through alignment of our service offerings, and executing on the go-to-market strategy for matching service offerings to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace and client base. Specifically, he / she will be responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, expanding market presence, and forging key partnerships within the manufacturing space for several modalities.\nThis role will focus on contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, leveraging Agilent’s cutting-edge capabilities in microbial fermentation, small molecule manufacturing & purification, HPAPI, bioreagents, cell line development/banking and other large-scale GMP manufacturing services to support biotech and pharmaceutical clients.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nBusiness Development & Commercial Strategy.\nAchieve Plan and other KPIs for AAT, Canada modalities. 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