Business Development Associate

Summary

Join Asimov, a company advancing humanity's ability to design living systems, as a Business Development Associate on the West Coast. You will drive revenue growth by securing business opportunities with biopharma companies, manage client relationships, communicate Asimov's value proposition, structure deals, and engage with the industry. This role requires at least 3 years of B2B biopharmaceutical tools business development or sales experience, deep understanding of therapeutics biomanufacturing, and a robust network within the biopharma market. An MBA or Master's degree is preferred, but a Bachelor's in Life Sciences with relevant experience is also considered. This is a chance to contribute to the future of biological engineering within a dynamic and diverse team.

Requirements

• Professional experience: At least 3 years of experience in a business development or sales role, specifically within the B2B biopharmaceutical tools sector
• Industry knowledge: A deep understanding of the therapeutics biomanufacturing landscape
• Networking skills: A robust and expanding network within the biopharma services and tools market
• Customer relationship expertise: Proven track record of managing long-term relationships with clients
• Technical familiarity: Knowledge of cell line development and upstream process development for biologics and/or viral vectors
• Educational background: An MBA or Master's degree is preferred. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences coupled with relevant experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth: Actively source and secure business opportunities with biopharma companies of varying sizes, ranging from virtual to top pharmas. Your goal is to drive significant revenue growth through these engagements
• Manage customer relationships: Play a key role in nurturing and maintaining relationships with clients throughout the entire partnership lifecycle, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and engagement
• Communicate value proposition: Effectively convey the technical and commercial benefits of our offerings to potential clients
• Structure deals: Work closely with the broader commercial team to develop deal structures that maximize value for all parties involved, both within our organization and for our external stakeholders
• Engage with industry: Represent the company at industry conferences, both through attendance and exhibition, to network and promote our services