Scientific Partnerships Lead — Biotech & Cell Therapy

Portal; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Biotechnologies seeks a PhD-level scientist to apply scientific expertise beyond the bench while engaging with customers and partners. You’ll deploy Portal’s platform by building trusted relationships with industry and academic professionals.

The role is in the Greater Boston Area (Watertown, MA) with travel about 50% and a fast-paced startup environment at the intersection of science, strategy, and sales.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, stem cell biology or related field.
• Located in the Greater Boston Area with ability to travel ~50% of the time.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to translate scientific concepts for partners.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset across functions in a growing company.
• Adaptability and learning agility in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and explore new application areas by extending insights from existing use cases.
• Proactively seek, evaluate, and generate new business opportunities through outbound efforts and market research.
• Partner with customers to design experiments that explore new applications and adoption of Portal’s platform.
• Effectively communicate Portal’s capabilities through email, calls, demos, and presentations.
• Take a consultative approach with scientific and business leaders to grow customer value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to advance partnerships, lead technical discussions, and support deals.
• Inform product development by understanding customer needs, market dynamics, and industry trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Travel 50%

Startup mindset

Collaboration

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

Portal Biotechnologies seeks a PhD-level scientist to apply scientific expertise beyond the bench while engaging with customers and partners. You’ll deploy Portal’s platform by building trusted relationships with industry and academic professionals.

The role is in the Greater Boston Area (Watertown, MA) with travel about 50% and a fast-paced startup environment at the intersection of science, strategy, and sales.