Business Development Manager - Mid-Atlantic (MD)

Aldevron; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldevron is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. This remote role focuses on driving growth in biotech and pharma sectors. Candidates should have a strong sales background in life sciences and proven success in client relationship management. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5 years in a client-facing sales role in life sciences.
• Experience in biopharma and cell/gene therapy segments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and close new business in biotech and pharma.
• Build and nurture relationships with new clients.
• Manage opportunity and sales pipeline data in CRM systems.

Skills

Sales

Client Relationship Management

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Gene Therapy

Education

B.S. in a scientific field

MSc or PhD

Job description

Business Development Manager - Mid-Atlantic (MD)

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About Aldevron: We shape the future of medicine by advancing science in meaningful ways. Our dedicated team combines top-tier products and services with a supportive environment to foster vital discoveries worldwide. We value diversity and believe people are our greatest asset. Whether starting your career or a seasoned professional, we hire from all backgrounds.

Aldevron is part of Danaher’s Life Sciences portfolio, accelerating solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This role is part of the Global Sales Organization, based in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic region, and is fully remote. You will join the North American Sales Team, reporting to the Regional Sales Manager (East), focusing on driving growth and maintaining client relationships in the Mid-Atlantic US (MD, VA, WV, DC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and close new business in biotech, pharma, academic, and government sectors within the territory.
• Build and nurture relationships with new clients, supporting ongoing and future programs.
• Coordinate with inside sales and technical teams to optimize sales processes.
• Provide accurate forecasts and visibility into revenue opportunities.
• Manage opportunity and sales pipeline data in CRM systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in a scientific field.
• At least 5 years in a client-facing sales role within the life sciences industry, with a proven top-performer track record, preferably in biopharma and cell/gene therapy segments.
• Broad understanding of molecular and cell biology workflows, including nucleic acids, gene editing, DNA plasmids, mRNA therapeutics, viral vectors, CAR-T, etc.
• Minimum 1 year of sales experience supporting Cell and Gene Therapies or Contract Development/Manufacturing Organizations.
• Minimum 1 year of sales experience in clinical drug development, understanding call points, sales cycles, and KOL engagement in biotech/pharma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD.
• Experience supporting clinical programs and GMP manufacturing.

This position offers remote work flexibility, a salary range of $145,000-$185,000, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance, and 401(k).

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].