Melissa Huang

VP of Sales & Business Development | Building High-Performing Teams | Pharma & CDMO Strategy Expert

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

About

Dynamic and result-oriented professional with over 25 years experience in the CDMO industry. Using my extensive sales experience to help Cambrex grow and expand our drug substance, drug product and analytical services offerings. Consistently a high performer, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, capable of resolving complex issues. Leading and motivating multi national teams of business development executives and account managers to achieve and exceed individual and territory goals.

Experience

  • Cambrex (16 yrs 1 mo)
    • VP, Sales and Business Development, North America, Drug Substance
      Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Lead a high-performing team of 8 business development executives across North America and Japan, driving strategic growth and operational success. Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and achieving commercial sales and revenue targets, exceeding sales goals in consecutive years. Spearhead key account management, negotiate high-value commercial supply agreements, and oversee RFP and RFI processes to secure new business and foster long-term partnerships.

    • Sr. Director of Business Development at Cambrex, North East Regional Team Leader
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

      Managed a territory growing it by 30% in under 2 years while leading a team of 6 business development professionals. Established and expanded key client accounts. Directed budgeting and forecasting efforts for Northeast territory and led successful negotiations for drug substance, drug product and analytical projects from early development through commercial manufacturing. Enhanced organizational growth and visibility through strategic market initiatives and client-focused solutions. Took a hands-on role in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing key proposals while mentoring team members to achieve individual and group success.

    • Director of Business Development
      Oct 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Drove organizational growth by increasing territory sales and introducing new clients annually. Cultivated relationships with key accounts and successfully negotiated contracts across multiple stages of pharmaceutical development. Took a hands-on role in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing key proposals.

  • Director of Business Development at PCI Synthesis
    Sep 2006 - Jun 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Pioneered business development efforts in the Northeast, building brand recognition and securing new opportunities in a highly competitive market. Negotiated projects from development to manufacturing and drove strategic growth through relationship-building and market analysis.

  • Sr. Technical Sales at Albemarle
    2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

    Promoted name recognition and drove business development across the Northeast territory, managing a diverse portfolio of accounts ranging from bulk actives and generic products to custom manufacturing services. Negotiated complex projects from development to manufacturing and cultivated long-term client relationships. Conducted market research to explore new business opportunities and actively represented the company at tradeshows and conferences.

  • Business Development Manager at Rhodia Chirex
    2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

  • Chemist at Johnson Matthey Pharma Services
    1998 - 2001 · 3 yrs