What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at Eleo?
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded life sciences professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and helping customers solve complex development and manufacturing challenges. You will work closely with experienced Business Development leaders to generate new opportunities across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical market, while developing a strong understanding of biologics development, manufacturing and outsourcing strategies.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with emerging and established biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies across the Boston/Cambridge ecosystem.
- Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, conferences, market research and strategic outreach campaigns.
- Research target accounts, funding activity, development pipelines and manufacturing strategies to identify potential customers.
- Conduct outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn and industry events to secure introductory meetings and build pipeline.
- Support Business Development Directors and Senior Directors in progressing opportunities through the sales process.
- Coordinate internally with technical, manufacturing, proposal, project management and operational teams to support customer engagements.
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, account information and activity updates within CRM systems.
- Assist with proposal development, opportunity qualification and commercial follow-up activities.
- Represent the company at conferences, networking events and industry meetings to increase brand awareness and generate leads.
- Monitor market activity, competitor developments and emerging biotechnology companies to support territory planning and commercial strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Business or a related discipline; advanced degree advantageous.
- 2-5 years of experience in business development, account management, technical sales, scientific sales, customer-facing scientific roles or commercial operations within life sciences.
- Strong prospecting, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation abilities.
- Comfortable engaging with both scientific and business stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or similar systems.
- Demonstrated curiosity, commercial awareness and a desire to develop a long-term career in biologics business development.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Boston/Cambridge region for customer meetings, networking events and conferences.
Salary : $100,000 - $145,000