Senior Business Development Manager

Trebla Talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Business Development Manager with a scientific background to enhance its commercial strategy. This exciting role involves identifying partnership opportunities and building relationships within the biotech and pharma sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, particularly in the biotech services ecosystem. Join a dynamic team that is dedicated to accelerating the path from concept to preclinical candidate through integrated R&D support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the life sciences industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development within biotech services.
• Ability to nurture high-value client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue through new and existing partnerships.
• Lead service sales and client engagement efforts.
• Source and pursue partnership opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

MBA

MSc

Job description

This range is provided by Trebla Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Position

Manager/Senior Manager of Business Development

Location

Remote (WEST COAST)

Travel Requirement

~30%

Reports To

Chief Strategy Officer

Compensation

Base $100,000–$150,000 + Uncapped Performance Incentives

About the Company

We are partnered with a pre-IPO research-driven organization specializing in early-stage biologics and antibody therapeutics. The team partners with life science companies to help accelerate the path from concept to preclinical candidate through integrated and flexible R&D support.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager with a scientific background to support the commercial/external strategy. This role will focus on identifying partnership opportunities and building relationships across the biotech and pharma industry.

What You’ll Do

• Grow revenue through new and existing partnerships
• Lead service sales and client engagement efforts
• Proactively source and pursue partnership opportunities across the biotech sector, particularly in drug discovery

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or marketing; advanced degrees (MBA, MSc) a plus.
• At least 4 years of business development or commercial experience in the biotech services ecosystem, ideally with a focus on CROs or preclinical discovery.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, close, and nurture high-value client engagements.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills—comfortable translating scientific concepts into business conversations.

If interested, please apply and email me: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development