Business Development Manager - US

PolyPeptide Laboratories B.V.; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PolyPeptide Laboratories B.V. is expanding its commercial team and seeking a Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth across the US market, focusing on peptide development and manufacturing for biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

The role is remote (East Coast emphasis) and client-facing, requiring strong communication skills, relationship-building, and ability to close complex deals. Travel about 50% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, or CDMO/CRO environment.
• Exposure to commercial or client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of proven success in CDMO/CRO or life sciences business development.
• Strong track record of closing complex deals and managing key accounts.
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and outsourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across US-based biotech and pharma clients.
• Identify, pursue, and close opportunities for custom development and commercial manufacturing projects.
• Build and execute territory and account plans to grow revenue and pipeline.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as a strategic partner and advisor.
• Lead client interactions including presentations, site visits, and negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Project Management, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales lifecycle, including CRM tracking and forecasting.
• Represent PolyPeptide at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or related field

Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field preferred

Job description

Location: Remote – East Coast | Employment Type: Full-Time

Drive growth in one of the fastest-growing areas of pharma.

PolyPeptide is expanding its commercial team and seeking a Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth across the US market. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on building strategic partnerships and driving new business in peptide development and manufacturing.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for growing PolyPeptide’s pipeline of development and commercial manufacturing projects by building strong relationships with biotech and pharmaceutical clients. You will act as a trusted partner, guiding customers through the CDMO landscape while positioning PolyPeptide as the partner of choice. This role can be hired at either the Manager or Senior Manager level, depending on experience and track record.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across US-based biotech and pharma clients
• Identify, pursue, and close opportunities for custom development and commercial manufacturing projects
• Build and execute territory and account plans to grow revenue and pipeline
• Develop strong client relationships and act as a strategic partner and advisor
• Lead client interactions including presentations, site visits, and negotiations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Project Management, Operations, and Finance teams
• Manage opportunities through the full sales lifecycle, including CRM tracking and forecasting
• Represent PolyPeptide at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events

Qualifications

Business Development Manager

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, or CDMO/CRO environment
• Exposure to commercial or client-facing roles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Senior Business Development Manager

• Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of proven success in CDMO/CRO or life sciences business development
• Strong track record of closing complex deals and managing key accounts
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and outsourcing strategies

What Sets You Apart

• Strong consultative sales approach and ability to navigate complex organizations
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business value
• Highly driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed organization
• Willingness to travel (~50%) to meet clients and grow your network

Why Join PolyPeptide

• Be part of a high-growth, high-demand segment of the pharmaceutical industry
• Work with innovative clients developing cutting-edge therapies
• Join a global commercial team with strong technical and operational support
• Direct impact on revenue growth and strategic partnerships
• Opportunity to grow into senior commercial leadership roles

Salary

• Business Development Manager – US: $120K–$135K
• Senior Business Development Manager – US: $135K–$150K

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.