FairJourney Biologics · 4 days ago
Business Development Manager (US)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelFairJourney Biologics is a globally recognized Contract Research Organization specializing in antibody discovery and production. The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving business growth by identifying new commercial opportunities and building long-term client relationships within the biotech and life sciences sectors.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and potential clients aligned with the company’s strategic priorities
Manage the full sales cycle, including lead qualification, client engagement, proposal coordination, negotiation, and contract closure
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners to foster trust and long-term collaboration
Conduct market and account analysis to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Alliance management, Marketing, Operations, and Scientific teams) to ensure accurate proposals and effective client handover
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, client meetings, and networking activities to strengthen market presence and generate pipeline
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of commercial activities, opportunities, and forecasts in the CRM system
Monitor business development performance and contribute to reporting and pipeline forecasting
Depending on seniority, contribute to territory or segment strategy, support or mentor less experienced BD colleagues, and manage more complex or strategic accounts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
Experience in business development, sales, or related commercial roles within the biotech, CRO, or CDMO environment
Proven ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive commercial discussions in an international setting
Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to understand scientific and technical concepts and translate them into clear commercial value propositions
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market information and prioritize opportunities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and cross-functional environment
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Monday.com) and Microsoft Office tools
Fluency in English
Willingness and availability to travel extensively as part of the role
Preferred
A Master's or PhD degree is considered an advantage
Fluency in additional languages is a plus
Benefits
Integration in a highly motivated team
Working in an international environment
Employee benefits package
Career development
Company
FairJourney Biologics
Fairjourney Biologics is a company that provides end-to-end solutions for antibody discovery and development.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
GHO Capital
2024-07-01Acquired
2020-01-30Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Werner Lanthaler
CEO
Marc Dijk
Chief Scientific Officer, Discovery and Engineering
Recent News
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