Business Development Manager - Bioanalytical CRO

Michael Page; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CDMO/CRO in the Philadelphia area is seeking its first Business Development Manager/Director to drive growth and profitability. The role involves developing strategies, managing client relationships, and generating new business opportunities within the life sciences sector. This position offers flexibility, uncapped commissions, and the chance to build a team in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Strong benefits package

Growth opportunity to build a team

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business development within life sciences or CRO.
• Proven track record of generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies.
• Lead high-level business development initiatives and manage client onboarding.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and outreach.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Sales Strategy

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

• US CRO / CDMO startup with Bioanalytical CRO capabilities in Philadelphia.
• 1st Bioanalytical BD hire, looking to scale the business across the US region.

About Our Client

This client is a full-service CDMO / CRO which supports Gene & Cell Therapy and is based out of the Greater Philadelphia Metro Area. The business has a staff of 125 across multiple labs and service offerings and anticipates high growth due to customer demand.

Job Description

• Develop and execute both short- and long-term business development and marketing strategies aimed at achieving the company's growth and profitability objectives.
• Lead high-level business development initiatives, including prospecting, meeting with potential clients, delivering presentations on company capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new clients.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies to target organizations for analytical platforms & bioanalytical services.
• Collaborate closely with the scientific research team to ensure that potential and existing clients receive a seamless and responsive experience throughout the sales cycle.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, networking, and outreach to prospective clients; maintain strong relationships with existing and past clients.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in business development, particularly within the life sciences or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
• Proven track record of generating new business and managing client relationships.

What's on Offer

• Flexible to hire as a Manager or Director.
• Uncapped commission structure with upside.
• Remote with a preference to be based out of Philly Area. Expected travel on occasion to lab and meet with customers.
• First Bionalytical BD hire in the organization; ownership of large region based on capability.
• Growth opportunity with ability to hire / build team under this person.
• Strong benefits package.
• Great backing by world renowned gene / cell therapy-related organizations.