West Coast Biotech BD Director - AI-Driven Drug Discovery

NOVOPROTEIN; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.
• MS or PhD strongly preferred; practical background in AI/ML antibody and protein design is a plus.
• Experience in biotech/pharma services, CRO/CDMO, or biologics discovery is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a West Coast BD strategy focused on pharma/biotech and AI-driven discovery.
• Build and manage relationships with scientific and business leaders across target companies.
• Identify, develop and close high-value CRO and strategic collaboration opportunities.
• Maintain a disciplined opportunity pipeline and accurate forecasts via CRM.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Stakeholder management

Biotech sales

AI/ML in drug discovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biotech

MS or PhD preferred

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