EBANJA JOSEPH EBWANGA
Molecular Virologist, Key Account Management
Avelgem
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in virology, molecular biology, and key account management. Demonstrated expertise in scientific investigations, research project management, and client relations. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, disseminate product knowledge, and ensure client satisfaction. Passionate about leveraging scientific expertise in both business and research environments. Recognized for exceptional presentation skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Key/Sales Account Manager
Poulpharm BV
Izegem
01.2024 - Current
- Translating the technical and scientific narrative of the client into in vitro or (pre-)clinical projects related to poultry, pigs, and other animal species.
- Keeping track of ongoing projects with assigned sponsors.
- Generating and maintaining (proactive) sales leads for assigned sponsors according to the customer intimacy model.
- Translating the marketing strategy into targeted sales activities.
- Responsible for shaping the annual personal sales budget, adjusting, executing, and monitoring sales activities based on this target.
- Structuring the commercial approach.
- Implementing a proactive approach within the project team, where direct communication lines with the operational team are crucial.
- Assessing the project results and project communication with the client.
Scientific Manager Virology/Study Director
Poulpharm BV
Izegem
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led virology investigations and supervised research projects.
- Managed the Autovaccine unit and ensured compliance.
- Timely communication of information regarding the study plan, research, and associated standard operating procedures to the research personnel and QA department.
- Ensuring that the procedures mentioned in the study plan are followed.
- Ensuring that all raw data obtained is accurately recorded.
- Responsible for the final report.
- Supporting the expansion and optimization of animal facility operations, with a focus on hygiene, biosafety, and efficiency.
- Providing technical advice on the further development of the animal facilities within their area of expertise.
- Drafting and reviewing work instructions, protocols, and forms within their area of expertise.
- Developing and implementing new models or procedures within their area of expertise.
Interim Operational Manager autovaccine
Poulpharm
izegem, Belgium
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Manage and coordinate the production of autovaccines.
- Oversee daily planning within the autovaccine team.
- Manage viral, bacterial, and general stock inventories within the unit
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioscience Engineering
KU Leuven, Belgium
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Bioscience Engineering
KU Leuven
04.2001 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
KU Leuven, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Universiteit Antwerp
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Buea
01.2004 - 01.2007
Livestock Technician Diploma - undefined
National Center for Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, and Halieutic Training
01.2011 - 01.2013
Skills
Techniques in molecular biology Strong interpersonal skillsSales presentationsTeam building expertiseRelationship sellingPerfect presentation skillsKey account managementContract negotiationProject managementResearch supervisionComparative genomics methodologiesGenomic data interpretationTechniques in virologyImmunohistochemistry analysisCombined immunoassay skillsTechniques in molecular biology
Orcid Id
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-34
Linkedin Profile
linkedin.com/in/ebanja-joseph-ebwanga-201000156
Certification
ACTA Sales Training
Timeline
B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques
04-2025
Key/Sales Account Manager
Poulpharm BV
01.2024 - Current
Interim Operational Manager autovaccine
Poulpharm
04.2023 - 08.2023
Scientific Manager Virology/Study Director
Poulpharm BV
01.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
KU Leuven, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Universiteit Antwerp
01.2016 - 01.2018
Livestock Technician Diploma - undefined
National Center for Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, and Halieutic Training
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Buea
01.2004 - 01.2007
Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioscience Engineering
KU Leuven, Belgium
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Bioscience Engineering
KU Leuven
04.2001 - 01.2022