Associate/ Senior Associate - BD (Cell Culture)

Laurus Bio Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus Bio Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks an Associate/Senior Associate - BD with 2–5 years in biopharma or related sectors. You will drive lead generation for AOF proteins and cell culture services, build long-term customer relationships and target revenue growth.

The role requires a strong grasp of cell biology, fermentation and bioprocess, plus ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and conduct market research. Travel to meet customers and conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• Masters (MTech/MSc) or PhD in Biotech/Biosciences.
• 2–5 years hands-on experience in biopharma or related industry for Masters.
• 0–1 year post-PhD considered.
• Experience in technical or techno-commercial roles with mammalian cell culture/biologics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate leads for AOF (recombinant proteins/GFs) and cell culture services, in Biopharma, Stem cells, and related markets.
• Achieve sales targets for assigned accounts/territories and drive revenue growth.
• Manage customer relationships and provide technical support; maintain portfolio and CRO/CDMO projects.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends and competition.
• Collaborate with internal teams for timely resolution of queries and on-time delivery.
• Provide continuous reporting to Head of BD on accounts and projects.
• Travel for customer meetings and conferences as required.

Skills

Cell biology

Fermentation

Bioprocess

Stakeholder coordination

Market research

Education

Masters or PhD in Biotech/Biosciences

Job description

Position: Associate/ Senior Associate-BD

Education Masters (MTech/MSc) or PhD Biotech/Biosciences

Experience: 2-5years (for Masters) in Biopharmaceutical or equivalent Industry or 0-1 years post PhD.

Industry: Biotech/Biopharma

Department: Business Development (AOF Products & Cell Culture Services)

Location: Bangalore (Base Location).

Reporting to: Department Head

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biotech/Biopharmaceutical professional with 2-5years of hands-on experience in technical or techno commercial role having a clear understanding on mammalian cell culture processes, stem cell research and/or biologics process development and manufacturing. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, enjoy science along with cultivating long-term customer relationships driven by achieving ambitious targets, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Identify and generate leads and cultivate new business opportunities for the AOF (recombinant proteins/GFs) and cell culture services vertical in Biopharma, Stem cells, Cell & gene therapy other related markets-both domestic & International.
• 2. Achieve sales target for the accounts/territory assigned and drive revenue growth of the business vertical.
• 3. Manage customer relationships and be available to troubleshoot and provide technical support whenever needed.2. Manage the existing AOF and cell culture product portfolio and CRO/CDMO projects including regular maintaining and updating of technical information, data pack, collaterals (brochures, presentations, technical datasheets etc)
• 3. Conduct effective and accurate market research and stay up to date with industry trends, market development and competitions.
• 5. Collaborate with internal teams for timely resolution of technical/non-technical queries, on-time availability and delivery of products to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• 6. Continuous reporting to Head of the department-BD regarding all the accounts and projects.
• 7. Travel for customer meetings and conferences as and when required.

Technical competencies required

• 1. Strong understanding of Cell Biology, Fermentation and Bioprocess (Upstream & Downstream)
• 2. Biopharma research experience highly preferred
• 3. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple stakeholders-internal & external
• 4. Ability to conduct Market Research and Analysis using primary and secondary data
• 5. Basic understanding of Cell Culture processes.

Soft Skills

• 1. Attitude: positive, go getter, internally motivated, proactive and self-starter approach to work
• 2. Personality: people person, networker, likable persona
• 3. Team ability to work with cross functional teams, aligning goals and delivering results
• 4. Traits quick learner, fast adapter, flawless executioner
• 5. Excellent Communication & presentation Skills: Written & verbal
• 6. Problem Solving Skills and troubleshooting abilities