US BD Lead - Preclinical CRO Growth & Partnerships

Medicilon Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicilon Inc. in San Francisco seeks a proactive Business Development professional to establish and expand US operations, build new client relationships, and grow revenue by presenting our preclinical R&D services to pharma and biotech firms.

You will lead bid processes, draft proposals, and represent Medicilon at industry events, leveraging an established network and travel flexibility to secure strategic opportunities and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of business development experience in pharma or biotech.
• Strong understanding of CRO landscape and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet sales targets.
• Draft and submit proposals (RFPs), cost estimates, and contracts (CDAs, NDAs, MSAs).
• Analyze the US pharmaceutical market to inform strategy.
• Represent Medicilon at trade shows and conferences with branding opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing client communication to ensure project success and satisfaction.
• Refine bid processes to align with client needs.
• Review project reports and provide feedback to improve content and accuracy.
• Submit detailed reports on sales activities and events.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Client relationship management

English communication

Education

Scientific background in preclinical drug discovery

Tools

CRM systems

Proposal writing

Job description

Medicilon Inc. in San Francisco seeks a proactive Business Development professional to establish and expand US operations, build new client relationships, and grow revenue by presenting our preclinical R&D services to pharma and biotech firms.

You will lead bid processes, draft proposals, and represent Medicilon at industry events, leveraging an established network and travel flexibility to secure strategic opportunities and ensure client satisfaction.