Business Development Manager - US (Remote, East Coast)

About the role

PolyPeptide is expanding its commercial team and is hiring a Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth across the US market. This is a remote, client-facing role based on the East Coast, focused on building strategic partnerships and new business in peptide development and manufacturing. The position can be hired at either the Manager or Senior Manager level depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Drive new business development with US-based biotech and pharma clients
• Identify, pursue and close opportunities for custom development and commercial manufacturing projects
• Build and execute territory and account plans to grow revenue and pipeline
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor, leading presentations, site visits and negotiations
• Collaborate with Technical, Project Management, Operations and Finance teams
• Manage opportunities through the full sales lifecycle, including CRM tracking and forecasting
• Represent PolyPeptide at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events

Required profile

• Business Development Manager: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or related field; 3-5+ years in pharma, biotech or CDMO/CRO; exposure to commercial or client-facing roles
• Senior Business Development Manager: Master's or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field preferred; 5+ years of proven success in CDMO/CRO or life sciences business development; strong track record closing complex deals and managing key accounts
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and outsourcing strategies
• Willingness to travel about 50% to meet clients

Required skills

• Consultative sales approach and ability to navigate complex organizations
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business value
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed organization

What we offer

• Salary of $120K-$135K for the Business Development Manager and $135K-$150K for the Senior Business Development Manager
• A high-growth, high-demand segment of the pharmaceutical industry with a global commercial team
• Opportunity to grow into senior commercial leadership roles