Scientist Business Development – European Union Global Preclinical Research Organisation

Green Life Science; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Life Science is seeking a Scientist – Preclinical Mouse Models & Client Solutions to join our European team. Based in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, or Switzerland, you will bridge science and business by supporting client discussions on preclinical study design and mouse model solutions.

You will engage researchers, tailor in vivo strategies, and help expand client relationships across academia, biotech, and pharma, with travel up to 25% within Europe.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, pharmacology, cancer biology, or a related life science field.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo mouse models.
• Strong preclinical and translational biology understanding.
• Interest in a client-facing business development career.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English.
• Based in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France, or Switzerland.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Client-facing mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, or related field

Job description

Scientist – Preclinical Mouse Models & Client Solutions – European Union

Locations – (Must be currently located without the need for relocation or sponsorship) in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, or Switzerland

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 Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France, or Switzerland.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 25%.

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

• No need for visa sponsorship
• Doctor of Philosophy