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If you are looking to kick-start a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical, chemistry, and life sciences sector, or are aiming for the next step in your professional journey, explore career opportunities at Custom Biologics.
Custom Biologics is a Health Canada audited, bioanalytical CRO specializing in biologics and genomics. Our experienced team consists of trained scientists and analytical chemists as well as regulatory and quality professionals with backgrounds in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, quality assurance, bioanalytical chemistry, microbiology, and much more.
We have two main scientific groups: Biologics and Genomics. Our Biologics group designs and validates highly specialized ligand-binding and cell-based bioassays to support the functional characterization, activity assessment, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and clinical testing requirements of biologic, oncolytic virus, vaccine, and gene therapy drug candidates.
Our Genomics group uses proprietary isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology, along with the latest genomics technologies, to develop sensitive and rapid molecular diagnostic tests and other molecular genetic assays to support genetic biomarker analysis and to characterize the quality attributes of gene therapy vectors and nucleic acid-based vaccines.
If you are a highly motivated, passionate individual with a strong ‘can-do’ personality and excellent laboratory and critical thinking skills, we would love to hear from you!
Current Opportunities
Director of Business Development (Remote, North America)
To apply, send your cover letter and CV to careers@custombiologics.com
About Custom Biologics
Custom Biologics is a specialized regulatory compliant large molecule bioanalytical contract research organization (CRO) supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing biologics, gene therapies, oligonucleotide therapeutics, cell therapies, and other advanced therapeutics. Our scientific team supports all phases of drug development by providing assay development, qualification, validation, and sample testing services across a wide range of bioanalytical platforms and technologies. If you're passionate about building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting the development of innovative biologics, gene therapy, cell therapy, and RNA therapeutics, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Director of Business Development will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships, expanding our client network, and increasing revenue growth. This individual will serve as a key commercial representative of Custom Biologics and will work closely with scientific and operational leaders to identify client needs and develop solutions that support drug development programs. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific background, prior business development experience within the CRO industry, and a proven track record of generating new client opportunities and revenue growth.
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within North America, with travel required for client visits, conferences, and industry events.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Growth
- Identify and develop new client relationships within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and emerging therapeutic companies.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities across Custom Biologics' service offerings.
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue growth objectives.Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with scientific and operational teams to develop client-specific solutions and proposals.
- Manage opportunities through the sales cycle from initial contact through contract execution.
Industry Networking & Conference Strategy
- Identify, evaluate, and attend key industry conferences, trade shows, partnering events, and networking opportunities.
- Schedule and conduct partnering meetings at industry events.
- Develop relationships with decision-makers, scientific leaders, and program managers within target organizations.
- Strategic Account DevelopmentGather market intelligence and competitive insights to support strategic planning.
Marketing & Market Intelligence
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic marketing initiatives.
- Support the development of technical marketing materials, webinars, white papers, and conference presentations.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging therapeutic modalities, and market opportunities.
- Provide regular pipeline, forecasting, and business development reports to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Scientific degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of business development, sales, or strategic account management experience within a contract research organization (CRO).
- Experience supporting biologics, gene therapy, cell therapy, RNA therapeutics, or biomarker programs.
- Strong understanding of preclinical and clinical development programs.Demonstrated experience generating new business opportunities and closing scientific services contracts.
- Existing network within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
- Experience and proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar systems.
- Experience tracking sales pipelines, forecasting opportunities, and preparing business development reports.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout North America as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a rapidly expanding scientific organization.
- High degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial responsibility.
- Direct interaction with biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovators.
- Comprehensive benefits package.Professional development and conference attendance opportunities.
To apply, send your cover letter and CV to careers@custombiologics.com
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