Business Development Manager - Boston
Business Development Manager - Global CDMO
Boston, MA | Full‑Time
A rapidly growing global CDMO is expanding its commercial team and hiring a Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across the biotech, biopharma, and pharmaceutical sectors. This role is ideal for a scientifically strong candidate-especially someone coming from a Postdoc or hands‑on research background who wants to translate scientific expertise into strategic client partnerships and commercial success.
About the Company
This organization is recognized for its scientific excellence, advanced technologies, and comprehensive support across the full drug‑development lifecycle. With capabilities spanning immuno‑oncology, gene‑engineered animal models, in‑vivo pharmacology, biologics development, and end‑to‑end manufacturing, the company provides an exceptional environment for professionals who want to grow their careers at the intersection of science and business.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside world‑class scientists while engaging directly with decision‑makers across biotech and pharma. The company is scaling rapidly and continues to invest heavily in innovation, infrastructure, and customer success-creating meaningful room for career advancement.
- Develop a deep understanding of the company's preclinical research, biologics development programs, gene‑engineered animal models, and full CDMO service offerings to confidently communicate value to biotech and pharma partners
- Identify, qualify, and build strong relationships with prospective clients across the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, maintaining a healthy and active pipeline
- Manage the full business development cycle, including outreach, needs assessment, solution positioning, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure
- Represent the company at industry conferences, partnering events, scientific meetings, and trade shows to expand visibility, generate new leads, and strengthen brand presence
- Work cross‑functionally with Marketing, R&D, Program Management, Operations, and Leadership to align on client needs, ensure smooth handoffs, and support overall project success
- Provide meaningful customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends to help shape commercial strategy, refine service offerings, and identify emerging areas of opportunity
- Serve as a scientific subject matter expert during client interactions, using your hands‑on research background to provide technical context, answer scientific questions, and support the sales process
- Strengthen long‑term client partnerships through proactive follow‑ups, consistent relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded engagement across the company's service lines
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