Business Development Scientist

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Boston)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a PhD educated scientific background, who is looking to transition away from the bench and into a client facing, commercially focused role. No prior business development experience is required, full training, mentorship, and ongoing support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective and existing clients to understand their research needs and introduce relevant scientific solutions.
• Build strong, long term relationships through regular communication, follow ups, and exceptional customer service.
• Present scientific capabilities and project opportunities confidently to researchers, industry partners, and internal teams.
• Support the development of commercial strategies, lead generation activities, and market research.
• Collaborate closely with scientific and operational teams to ensure smooth project handover and client satisfaction.
• Represent the company at conferences, networking events, and online forums to expand professional contacts.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong in vivo experience using different mouse models
• A scientific degree or lab based background, with a desire to move into a more outward-facing role.
• Preferred degrees - Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, or other oncology related fields, or similar.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine interest in learning commercial skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, confident speaking with people at all levels, both virtually and in person, with natural relationship building and networking abilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Why This Role?

• Ideal for candidates who want to leverage their scientific expertise while developing new commercial skills.
• Full training and structured development plan provided.
• Opportunity to work closely with clients, contribute to impactful research partnerships, and grow within a supportive team.