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These 7 competencies reflect the leadership and interpersonal excellence required at every level of the BD profession.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-grid reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-card behavioral\">\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-header\">\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div><div class=\"comp-tag\">B1 \u2014 Behavioral<\/div><h4>Strategic Leadership<\/h4><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Ability to define vision, align teams, and drive sustainable business growth through strategic foresight and purposeful decision-making. 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Critical for navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and high-stakes negotiations in BD.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-card behavioral\">\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-header\">\r\n <div class=\"full-comp-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div><div class=\"comp-tag\">B5 \u2014 Behavioral<\/div><h4>Critical Thinking & Problem Solving<\/h4><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Analytical ability to assess challenges objectively, identify root causes, and develop innovative, actionable solutions. 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