Scientist Business Development – Belgium

Green Life Science; Belgique; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Life Science is seeking a Scientist in Business Development for Belgium/Netherlands to bridge science and commerce. The role centers on supporting preclinical discussions, mapping client objectives to in vivo mouse model strategies, and enabling collaborations across academia, biotech, and pharma.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant bioscience field, has hands-on mouse model experience, and is motivated to move into a client-facing business development career with strong

Qualifications

• PhD in a biomedical/life science discipline.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo mouse models in a research setting.
• Strong grounding in preclinical research and translational biology.
• Desire to move into client-facing/business development in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scientific partner to academic and biotech clients, supporting discussions around preclinical study design and mouse model solutions.
• Engage with researchers to understand objectives and propose appropriate in vivo strategies.
• Support business development through scientific presentations, client meetings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal scientific teams to align client needs with capabilities and study approaches.
• Build long-term relationships with clients across academia, biotech, and pharma.
• Travel regionally within Europe (~25%) for meetings and networking.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Commercial curiosity

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Immunology/Pharmacology/Cancer Biology

Job description

Scientist Business Development – Belgium

Locations – (Must be currently located without the need for relocation or sponsorship) in Belgium or the Netherlands and able to travel 25%.

About The Role

We are partnering with a rapidly growing global preclinical research organisation supporting advanced in vivo pharmacology and mouse model platforms that accelerate therapeutic development from early discovery through translational validation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a scientifically driven PhD-level researcher who is looking to transition from the bench into a more commercial, client-facing role within scientific business development and strategic partnerships.

No prior business development experience is required, we are specifically looking for individuals with strong scientific credibility, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in building a career in the commercial side of life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scientific partner to academic and biotech clients, supporting discussions around preclinical study design and mouse model solutions.
• Engage with researchers and scientific teams to understand scientific objectives and propose appropriate in vivo strategies.
• Support business development activities through scientific presentations, client meetings, conference attendance, and relationship building.
• Collaborate closely with internal scientific teams to align client needs with available capabilities and study approaches.
• Build long term relationships with clients across academia, biotech, and pharma.
• Travel locally within Europe (~25%) for client meetings, conferences, and scientific networking events.

Requirements

• PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, or another relevant biomedical/life science discipline.
• Hands on experience working with in vivo mouse models in a research setting.
• Strong scientific understanding of preclinical research and translational biology.
• Passion and motivation to move into a client facing/business development career path.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex science clearly.
• Commercial curiosity and business acumen.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Currently based in Europe (refer to key locations)
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 25%.
• Mandarin Fluency Preferred

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to transition into business development without prior commercial experience
• Highly scientific and consultative client interactions
• Exposure to innovative therapeutics and cutting-edge preclinical platforms
• International environment with strong career growth potential
• Ability to combine scientific expertise with relationship-building and strategic thinking

Requirements Added By The Job Poster

• Doctor of Philosophy