Business Development Manager - Madison, WI, USA

Talentmark Limited; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark Limited partners with a fast-growing US biotech company to hire a Business Development Manager – Product & Services in Madison, Wisconsin. The role blends scientific insight with commercial strategy, focusing on understanding customer needs and unlocking new opportunities.

PhD-level scientists with mouse model experience are invited to apply. No prior sales experience is required; candidates should be eager to move into a business-facing role, engage with customers and help develop

Qualifications

• PhD in bioscience with hands-on wet-lab experience.
• Direct research experience using mouse models is essential.
• Interest in moving from scientific research into commercial/business development.
• Fluency in Mandarin is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective customers to understand needs and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and potential customers.
• Support commercial negotiations and help secure new contracts.
• Attend industry conferences, exhibitions and trade shows.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to develop customer solutions.

Skills

Customer engagement

Relationship building

Negotiation

Business development

Opportunity identification

Education

PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biology or related bioscience

Tools

Mouse models

Job description

Business Development Manager – Product & Services

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Talentmark is partnering with a fast-growing US biotech company seeking a PhD-level scientist to join its commercial team as a Business Development Manager – Product & Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career scientist looking to transition from hands-on research into a business-facing role. You’ll receive strong training, gain international exposure and have genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

No previous sales, business development or commercial experience is required. If you’re a PhD scientist with mouse model experience and interested in developing a career beyond the laboratory, we’d be keen to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with prospective customers to understand their needs, identify new commercial opportunities and support the development of long-term client relationships.

You will:

• Engage with prospective customers and identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and potential customers.
• Support commercial negotiations and help secure new contracts.
• Attend industry conferences, exhibitions and trade shows.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to support brand awareness and commercial activity.
• Work with internal scientific and commercial teams to help develop customer solutions.

Your Background:

• PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biology or a related bioscience discipline (metabolic, diabetic or pharmacology).
• Hands-on wet-lab research experience.
• Direct research experience using mouse models is essential.
• A genuine interest in moving from scientific research into a commercial/business development career.
• Confident engaging with customers and building professional relationships.
• Fluency in Mandarin is essential

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for a scientist who wants to take their first step into the commercial side of biotech, while leveraging their scientific background. You’ll gain exposure to business development, customer engagement, negotiations and the wider commercial strategy of a growing international biotech company.