Business Development Associate

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Cambridge is seeking a Business Development Associate to develop and implement their in-licensing strategy. The ideal candidate will have a life science degree and experience in stakeholder management, supporting relationships with academic and industry partners. This role offers flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

18 weeks paid maternity leave

6 weeks paid paternity leave

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline.
• Experience in the Life Science market.
• Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the in-licensing process.
• Attention to detail and ability to work across multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Abcam’s in-licensing strategy.
• Build relationships with external partners worldwide.
• Support execution of agreements for in-licensing products.
• Liaise with managers to ensure product value.
• Monitor and report on KPI measures.
• Maintain updated records and manage stakeholders.
• Attend conferences and promote Abcam.

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Business Development Associate, Cambridge

col-narrow-left

Client:

Abcam

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

e5c4a0edae53

Job Views:

7

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your unique perspective as well as that of our people to make an ever greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile, and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this role will focus on the development and implementation of the in-licensing strategy across both products and technologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in stakeholder management, both internal and external, and understand the appropriate agreements to execute Abcam’s in-licensing strategy.

• Play a key role in developing and executing Abcam’s in-licensing strategy with the team.
• Build relationships with external partners (academic, industry, pharmaceutical) worldwide.
• Support the team in executing agreements to in-license products and technologies aligned with Abcam’s strategic goals.
• Liaise with Portfolio Managers and Product teams to ensure in-licensed products add value and meet customer needs.
• Monitor and report on KPI measures and targets.
• Maintain updated records in databases and Salesforce.
• Manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Attend conferences and networking events to expand contacts and promote Abcam.
• Support other team members and participate in meetings and activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline and experience in the Life Science market. Ability to build relationships internally and externally, and confidently manage stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of the in-licensing process in academia or industry, understanding of agreement structures, and ability to structure creative agreements. Attention to detail and ability to work across multi-site teams.

If you’re interested in joining a fast-paced, growing business aiming to be a leader in life sciences, please apply now!

Additional Information

We offer flexible benefits tailored to your needs, including competitive salaries, 18 weeks paid maternity leave, 6 weeks paid paternity leave, flexible working, and more. Your development is important, and you will grow alongside talented colleagues. We champion diversity and inclusion, creating a safe environment where you can be your true self. Join us in helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.