Onur Öztürk
Business Development Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
As a team-oriented Business Development Specialist at BioExpo, excel in market analysis, strategic partnerships, and managing new projects. Founded the Junior Biologists platform, organized 200+ seminars, increased student participation by 400%, and led marketing strategies, ensuring growth and compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development Specialist
BioExpo
6 2023 - Current
- Executed growth strategies and enhanced business processes through market analysis, project proposals, strategic planning, and contract negotiation
- Fostered student engagement by collaborating with universities for educational programs and events
- Led business development by identifying growth opportunities, conducting market analyses, and proposing new projects/products
- Managed potential partnerships through strategic planning and contract oversight
- Managed and optimized supply chain operations to support business development initiatives
- Evaluated new projects to enhance business processes and assisted with ongoing project agreements
- Utilized quick learning skills to stay ahead of industry changes, contributing significantly to company's expansion efforts
- Analyzed life sciences education programs with selected students from 27 Turkish universities at Future Bio Leaders meeting
- Managed communication and partnership evaluation for Bio Quest quiz competition, collaborating with 14 Istanbul universities
- Managed Cross-Functional teams to successfully execute business development plans and reach organizational targets
- Boosted student involvement in congress by 400%.
Assistant Business Development Specialist
Turkish Biologists Association
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw licensing and regulation processes, ensuring compliance with legal regulations for health and pharmaceutical products through effective communication and permit acquisition
- Utilized value chain analysis as part of successful strategy to drive revenue growth and strengthen market position
- Managed product portfolio development with action plans, contributed to licensing, sales, and reporting, and conducted competitor analyses for marketing strategies
- Coordinated contract manufacturing project processes
- Implemented innovative strategies to improve overall customer experience, resulting in increased customer retention rate
- Leveraged analyze big data capabilities to optimize customer profiling and target marketing efforts, enhancing customer acquisition rates
- Transformed 2400-member platform into information exchange for young biologists
- Collaborated with 35 universities to organize national and international events
- Moderated 200 webinars, reaching around 40,000 participants
- Showed continuous learning and adaptability in understanding complex market trends for strategic business development
- Spoke at 8 national and international congresses, including one in Germany
- Collaborated with industry leaders and academics to develop innovative life sciences solutions at'Our Common Future' workshop.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Ege University
Izmir, 35 01.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics
Uludağ University
Bursa, 16 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
ISO 17025:2017, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015
New Product Development
Contract and Agreement Management
Market Analysis
Collaboration and Coordination
Business Analysis
New Business Development
Project Planning and Tracking
Project Development
Global Business Development
MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Negotiation and Persuasion Skills
Effective Communication and Organization
Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
Result Orientation
Data Analytics Tools (Google Analytics, Power BI) Usage
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Project Management Methodologies
Innovative Solutions Development
Creative Thinking Skills
Competitive Analysis
Additionalinformation
No travel restrictions., European Union (Bulgaria), Exempt
Projects
TUBITAK, 11/2021, 07/2022
This project provided me with a strong foundation in business development, focusing on developing innovative and sustainable projects in the pharmaceutical field.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, 07/2021, 09/2021
Collaborated with international experts, contributing to cross-disciplinary projects and gaining valuable insights into global industry trends. Developed and implemented experimental protocols, achieving significant advancements in project outcomes and reporting findings to stakeholders.
Uludag University, 10/2020, 03/2021
In the plant biology R&D lab, I enhanced the yield of Anatolian wheat (Triticum aestivum), focusing on innovative strategies and growth optimization for sustainable agricultural development.
Additional Information
- No travel restrictions.
- European Union citizenship (Bulgaria).
- Military service: Exempt.
Timeline
Master of Science - Microbiology
Ege University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Business Development Specialist
Turkish Biologists Association
09.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics
Uludağ University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Business Development Specialist
BioExpo
6 2023 - Current