Senior Business Development Manager, TIDES Development

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position in the United S

Conference exposure

Networking events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks a Senior Business Development Manager for TIDES Development based in the United States. You will drive growth by identifying, developing, and converting opportunities in the oligonucleotide and peptide CDMO market, expanding services from early development to commercialization.

This remote role collaborates with a US-based BD team, builds strategic client relationships, attends industry events, and maintains CRM records while suggesting new growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• PhD is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years in oligonucleotide or peptide drug development or CRO/CMO.
• Strong business development, prospecting, sales, and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new companies and decision-makers in O&P drug development.
• Develop opportunities and manage accounts from clinical to commercialization.
• Schedule meetings via email, phone, and web conferencing, including in-person when possible.
• Represent at industry events to generate leads and brand awareness.
• Follow up on leads and convert to opportunities.
• Support marketing by promoting webinars, seminars and conferences.
• Monitor industry developments and market growth.
• Build and maintain a professional network on LinkedIn and related platforms.
• Suggest new strategies to improve BD performance.
• Maintain CRM records with client contacts and leads.

Skills

Business development

Prospecting

Sales

CRM experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

PhD preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager, TIDES Development based in the United States.

The Senior Business Development Manager will drive business growth by identifying, developing, and converting opportunities within the oligonucleotide and peptide (O&P) drug development market. This role focuses on expanding contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services across emerging biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Working remotely as part of a US-based business development team, you will build strategic relationships with prospective and existing clients, from early clinical development through commercialization. You will combine scientific industry knowledge with commercial expertise to generate new leads, strengthen customer engagement, and support revenue growth. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a rapidly evolving therapeutic development landscape while building a strong network across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Accountabilities

• Identify and prospect new companies and decision-makers involved in oligonucleotide and peptide drug development who could benefit from CDMO services.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage existing accounts, particularly companies progressing from clinical development toward commercialization.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective and existing clients through email, telephone, and web conferencing, as well as in-person meetings when possible.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to increase brand awareness and generate qualified leads.
• Follow up on leads generated through sales and marketing campaigns and convert them into meaningful business opportunities.
• Support marketing initiatives by promoting webinars, seminars, and conference meetings to prospective clients.
• Monitor industry developments, including funding activities, regulatory changes, mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, grants, drug approvals, patent activity, and market growth.
• Build and maintain a professional network through LinkedIn and other industry-related platforms.
• Identify and recommend new strategies and initiatives to improve business development performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, including client contacts, qualified leads, prospect information, and new account details.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, together with professional training or experience in business, marketing, or sales.
• PhD is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in oligonucleotide or peptide drug development, or within the CRO/CMO industry.
• Strong business development, prospecting, sales, and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle complex business situations effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and/or Microsoft Dynamics CRM is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional network within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of innovative oligonucleotide and peptide drug development solutions.
• Exposure to emerging biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and their development pipelines.
• Opportunities to build relationships with industry leaders and participate in conferences, trade shows, and professional networking events.
• Dynamic business development environment combining scientific expertise, commercial strategy, and client engagement.