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Business Development Manager - Gene Therapy CRO

Michael Page
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
  • One-stop shop CDMO/CRO in gene therapy with YoY growth
  • Seeking a Scientist to move into BD and grow biopharma customer relationships

About Our Client

This client is an established one-stop-shop gene therapy CRO/CDMO which offers plasmids, viral vectors, fill-finish, QC analytical, and AAV manufacturing services with innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. The business has been well established for over a decade with customers in over 30 countries and has found back-to-back growth YoY, particularly in the US.

Job Description

  • Responsible for generating new business of the customer base through direct customer visits and flawless project management
  • Develop and execute both short- and long-term business development and marketing strategies aimed at achieving the company's growth and profitability objectives.
  • Lead high-level business development initiatives, including prospecting, meeting with potential clients, delivering presentations on company capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new clients.
  • Formulate and implement sales strategies to target organizations for products & services.
  • Collaborate closely with the scientific research team to ensure that potential and existing clients receive a seamless and responsive experience throughout the sales cycle.
  • Proactively generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, networking, and outreach to prospective clients; maintain strong relationships with existing and past clients.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field.
  • 0-3 years of experience in a Scientist position, specifically within gene therapy or cell, and a high level of technical and professional expertise
  • Strong business acumen and ability to generate new business and manage client relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary for an entry level position.
  • Uncapped commission structure with upside.
  • Remote with a preference out of SFO. Expected travel on occasion to lab and meet with customers (up to 40%)
  • Growth opportunity with upside.
  • Strong benefits package.
  • Established business which has consistently grown in headcount and revenue over the last few years.
  • Strong financial backing and investment - launched a new lab/site in TX.

Contact: Daniel Ferzoco

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6973739

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