West Coast Biotech BD Director - AI-Driven Drug Discovery

NOVOPROTEIN; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novoprotein in San Francisco seeks an experienced Business Development Manager/Director to lead NA partnerships with pharma/biotech leaders and translate R&D needs into collaborations spanning protein science, antibody discovery, and AI-driven design.

Fresh MSc or PhD candidates are welcome if you have the material for Sales/BD; the role emphasizes relationship-building with large companies, identifying opportunities, and moving deals forward.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, partnerships, or sales in biotech/pharma (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building with C-suite and research leaders.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate R&D needs into collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic accounts within North America, especially pharma/biotech.
• Identify opportunities and drive deals from initial contact to formal collaborations.
• Collaborate with protein science, antibody discovery, and AI-driven design teams to fulfill partner needs.

Job description

Novoprotein seeks an experienced Business Development Manager/Director to join its North America team in San Francisco. You will build strategic accounts, engage with pharma/biotech leaders, and translate R&D needs into collaborations spanning protein science, antibody discovery, and AI-driven design.

Fresh MSc or PhD candidates are welcome to apply if you have the material for Sales/BD. The role emphasizes relationship-building across large companies, identifying opportunities, and moving