Remote Director Packaging Engineering Jobs in Arizona

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If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

The Tyvek enterprise in the Healthcare & Water Technologies business unit aspires to be the leading provider of breathable high-performance materials for worker protection, patient safety, and creativity. We provide (1) durable garments and accessories for chemical protection, (2) durable microbial barrier materials for sterile environments, and (3) non-tear, lightweight sheet products for graphics, signage, and packaging.

DuPont has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Account Manager for Healthcare Packaging - Medical Device Manufacturer (MDM) & Pharmaceutical in the North America DuPont Tyvek Healthcare Roll Goods segment. This role will maintain and expand relationships with strategic value chain partners, as well as other assigned accounts that serve the North America Healthcare Packaging market. This role is part of the Sales Organization. It is responsible for driving demand generation at the Medical Device Manufacturer (MDM) and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer level and serves as a key facilitator during DuPont's cross-functional engagements with key accounts.

This is a remote, home-based role with approximately 50% travel. Candidates located in the Western or Southwestern U.S. are preferred.

Your key responsibilities will be/what you'll do:

• Maintain and expand relationships with large and strategic MDMs, as well as mid-size and start-ups with high-growth profiles, that serve the North America Healthcare Packaging market.

• Inspire trust and build sustainable customer relationships to drive the opportunity pipeline.

• Work collaboratively to assess and secure business at risk, and negotiate incent-to-use and new opportunity contracts.

• Work with the value chain to extend DuPont's value proposition across critical MDM accounts to maximize business results, increase brand awareness, and sustainability, and grow revenues in the Healthcare market segment.

• Engage with the global team where appropriate and create detailed account plans and contact strategies in a way that enhances cross-functional collaboration across the enterprise.

• Support medical device and pharmaceutical companies & account contacts to develop a pipeline of targeted opportunities that promotes and secures Tyvek for new applications and/or alternative material replacements to Tyvek.

• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with DuPont technical, quality, product management, supply chain, customer service, and marketing team members, to address customer needs.

• Engage and actively participate in regional Healthcare Industry Organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master in STEM field

• Proven competency in sterility assurance and packaging science, nonwovens, films, coatings, and adhesives.

• 10+ years of experience in the healthcare industry

• Work experience at a major OEM or Tier 1 supplier.

• Familiarity with the technical and regulatory requirements of evaluating and commercializing materials in healthcare packaging.

• Results-oriented & resilient hunter mindset.

• Building sustainable relationships: the ability to quickly secure the confidence and trust of others when facing the customer and within DuPont.

• Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence key stakeholders both internal and external.

• Strong professional presence, business acumen, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop an execution plan.

• Experience with sales pipeline/opportunity management and CRM tools such as SFDC.

• PowerPoint and Excel Savvy

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Microbiology or Package Engineering or Advanced Technical

• Spanish Speaking

• Technical sales experience

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