Business Development Manager NE Territory at ATC Automation in USA
- Company: ATC Automation
- Location: USA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
ATC Automation is seeking a motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Northeast Territory. This role is focused on expanding ATC's presence within the life sciences market-including pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device, and medical consumables sectors-whi…
Job description
- ATC Automation is seeking a motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Northeast Territory. This role is focused on expanding ATC's presence within the life sciences market-including pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device, and medical consumables sectors-while also developing opportunities within the transportation and consumer products industries. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with industry expertise and a passion for delivering innovative, custom automation solutions that enable scientific advancement and manufacturing excellence. To be considered for this role, you must have experience and knowledge in custom automation.
Responsibilities
- Market Development
- Identify, assess, and prioritize new business opportunities within key life sciences segments such as biotechnology, diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical devices
- Lead new market entry and expansion efforts across transportation and consumer products sectors
- Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, conferences, referrals, and inbound opportunities
- Client Engagement
- Establish and grow relationships with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, procurement teams, and leadership stakeholders within target accounts
- Proposal Development
- Develop customized proposals and presentations that address customer-specific technical, regulatory, and operational requirements
- Contract Negotiation
- Lead proposal reviews, negotiate commercial terms, and close opportunities that align with long-term customer success and company goals
- Market Intelligence
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and solution development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with marketing, applications engineering, and operations teams to deliver timely, high-quality customer solutions
- Reporting & CRM Management
- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and key account insights
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of business development or sales experience within the life sciences industry
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device development processes
- Custom automation experience and knowledge
- Familiarity with life sciences manufacturing practices, including automation, GAMP, and validation
- Proven ability to close complex, high-value opportunities and build long-term strategic partnerships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience with value-based selling and linking technical solutions to ROI and risk mitigation
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
- Experience working with CMOs, CDMOs, or life science OEM manufacturers
- Background in automation or a related technical field
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
- Previous experience as an Automation Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer is a plus
Skills
Required
- Highly self-motivated
- Relationship-builder
- Strategic thinking
- Custom automation
- GAMP
- Validation
- CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based commission and bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, paid time off, and 401(k)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, and customer success
About ATC Automation
Since 1977, ATC has been redefining what's possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long-term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move-Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry. ATC Automation is the Automation segment of TASI Group. The TASI Group of Companies is comprised of four technologically advanced Strategic Business Segments commonly linked by a disciplined focus on Product Integrity, Package Integrity, and Automation. Each TASI company delivers world-class products and services, focusing on our global customer needs in diverse market segments. TASI has served several thousand global customers over the years and enjoys a very high rate of repeat customers, many of which are Blue Chip Global Companies. Major Markets include: Automotive, Medical Devices, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Packaging, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods and General Industrial Equipment.