Biotech BD Associate Director (Remote)

Lonza; Boston (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus.

Medical, dental and vision insurance.

401(k) matching plan.

Life insurance, as well as short-term/

Employee assistance programs.

Paid time off (PTO).

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Associate Director of Business Development for the Greater Boston area to drive growth across biotech and pharma accounts. You will develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and execute a territory growth plan with up to 50% travel.

The role focuses on Integrated Biologics offerings, including Early Development, Mammalian Manufacturing, and Drug Product capabilities, with a consultative, hunter-focused approach to generate long-term revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or life sciences industries, including business development, sales, account management, or commercial leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record of securing new business and achieving or exceeding commercial growth targets in complex, high-value sales environments.
• Strong understanding of biologics drug development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes, including drug substance and drug product services.
• Experience selling or supporting CDMO services, contract manufacturing, development services, or related biologics outsourcing solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders ranging from scientists to C-suite executives.
• Experience working within cross-functional and matrix organizations to advance opportunities and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and proficiency with Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with biologics, mammalian cell culture, drug substance manufacturing, drug product manufacturing, or related biopharmaceutical technologies preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to customer sites, industry events, and Lonza locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop territory business plan to achieve revenue, pipeline, and growth objectives across the Integrated Biologics Division
• Identify, engage, and acquire new customer relationships within biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, from early-stage companies to mid-sized biotech
• Build and maintain strong relationships with scientific, technical, operational, and executive-level stakeholders within target accounts
• Promote Lonza's biologics capabilities and value proposition across Early Development, Mammalian Manufacturing, and Drug Product Manufacturing and services
• Lead customer discussions, presentations, proposals, and commercial negotiations to advance opportunities and secure new business awards
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Technical Experts, Program Management, and Commercial colleagues to develop customer strategies and support opportunity advancement
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities and strengthen Lonza's market position
• Maintain accurate pipeline, account, and opportunity information within Salesforce while providing timely forecasts and business updates

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lonza is seeking an Associate Director of Business Development for the Greater Boston area to drive growth across biotech and pharma accounts. You will develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and execute a territory growth plan with up to 50% travel.

The role focuses on Integrated Biologics offerings, including Early Development, Mammalian Manufacturing, and Drug Product capabilities, with a consultative, hunter-focused approach to generate long-term revenue growth.