Business Development Director
About the Company
Our client is an innovative biotechnology company developing next-generation synthetic DNA technologies that support the advancement of cell and gene therapies, genetic medicines, vaccines, gene editing, and synthetic biology applications.
With a differentiated platform and growing commercial momentum, the company partners with biotech and pharmaceutical organizations to accelerate the development and manufacture of cutting-edge therapeutics.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Business Development professional to drive commercial expansion across the East Coast.
This individual will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers, and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the genetic medicines and advanced therapies markets while partnering with leading innovators across the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory growth strategy across North America.
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within biotech and pharmaceutical accounts.
- Build relationships with scientific, technical, operational, procurement, and executive stakeholders.
- Lead the full sales process from prospecting through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue and expand customer engagement.
- Partner closely with internal scientific and technical teams to align solutions with customer needs.
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasts and CRM activity.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies within advanced therapies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific field.
- Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Strategic Accounts, or Commercial roles within the life sciences sector.
- Strong track record of generating new business and achieving revenue targets.
- Experience selling solutions, technologies, services, or products into biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to both technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Excellent relationship-building, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Synthetic DNA
- Gene synthesis
- Oligonucleotides
- Plasmid DNA
- Cell and gene therapy
- Gene editing
- Synthetic biology
- Genomics
- Nucleic acid technologies
- Advanced therapy manufacturing
- Bioprocessing solutions
Ideal Backgrounds
The successful candidate may come from organizations specializing in:
- Synthetic biology
- Gene synthesis
- Oligonucleotide manufacturing
- Cell and gene therapy technologies
- Genomics and genetic medicine platforms
- Advanced therapy service providers
- Biotechnology tools and solutions
Why Join?
- Join a high-growth organization operating at the forefront of genetic medicine innovation.
- Work with leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies developing transformative therapies.
- Play a key role in shaping commercial growth strategy.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies with significant market demand.
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, and benefits.
If you are passionate about advanced therapies, enjoy building strategic customer relationships, and thrive in a consultative, science-driven sales environment, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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