Business Development Scientist

Actalent; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Waltham, MA, is hiring for a permanent role focused on in vivo mouse model research in immuno-oncology and preclinical pharmacology. The candidate will actively pursue customers, explore opportunities, and handle negotiations to secure contracts.

In addition, attendance at trade shows and conferences, plus marketing support, are part of the role. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in life sciences with hands-on mouse model experience and excellent communication skills, and is eager to

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, pharmacology, biology, or life sciences.
• Experience working with mouse models.
• Strong interest to learn advances in biopharmaceutical science and business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo mouse model research and understand capabilities in immuno-oncology, animal models, and preclinical pharmacology.
• Actively reach out to prospective customers, explore business opportunities, manage negotiations and secure contracts.
• Attend trade shows and relevant conferences.
• Support the Marketing Team in branding and building awareness in the marketplace.

Skills

Mouse models

Revenue generation

Networking

Communication skills

Biopharma interest

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

Description Master in vivo mouse model research and understand capabilities in immuno-oncology, animal models, and preclinical pharmacology Actively reach out to prospective customers, explore business opportunities, manage negotiations and secure contracts. Attend trade shows/relevant conferences. Support the Marketing Team in branding and building awareness in the marketplace. Additional Skills & Qualifications PHD in immunology, pharmacology, biology, or life science Experience working with mouse models Strong interest to learn advances in biopharmaceutical science and business Enjoy networking with top scientists from biotech and biopharma companies Proven track record of revenue generation is a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PHD in immunology, pharmacology, biology, or life science
• Experience working with mouse models
• Strong interest to learn advances in biopharmaceutical science and business
• Enjoy networking with top scientists from biotech and biopharma companies
• Proven track record of revenue generation is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.