Business Development Specialist

🔥 0 minutes ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $103.5k - $138k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

💰 Business Development (BDR)

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Set Up Email Alert For New Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

Lonza

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

Founded 1897

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 $444.8M Post-IPO Debt - Lonza on 2023-11

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Manufacturing

Lonza is a Swiss-based, global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and life sciences company. It provides integrated end-to-end offerings across biologics and small-molecule drug development and manufacturing — including cell line development, process and analytical development, formulation and primary packaging, drug substance and drug product manufacturing, and regulatory/CMC support. Lonza's capabilities span advanced synthesis and APIs (including HPAPIs), bioconjugation and ADCs, specialized modalities such as cell & gene therapies, mRNA/LNP, microbial processes, and capsule and health-ingredient products. Founded in Switzerland in 1897, Lonza describes itself as a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry and operates with ~20,000 colleagues across five continents to support pharmaceutical and biotech customers.

📋 Description

• Research and identify new biotech companies, consultants, and potential customers across the US West territory • Conduct outreach through phone, email, and networking activities to establish new business relationships • Qualify prospects and convert them into sales-ready leads for Business Development Directors • Follow up on marketing-generated inquiries and nurture early-stage opportunities • Build knowledge of Lonza's biologics development and manufacturing capabilities to effectively communicate the value proposition • Collaborate with Market Intelligence, Technical Sales, Commercial Development, and Licensing teams • Support conference planning, partnering meetings, trade shows, and booth activities • Utilize lead-generation platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zymewire, Citeline, and similar tools to identify opportunities • Maintain accurate prospect information and activity records • Help strengthen Lonza's presence within key biotech hubs across the western United States

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field • 1-5 years of experience in business development, technical sales, project management, research and development, or a related field • Interest in biotechnology, drug development, and life sciences industries • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with new people • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to build relationships and understand customer needs • Strong organizational, research, and time management skills • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment • Positive attitude, resilience, and a collaborative mindset • Willingness to travel occasionally for training, meetings, and industry conferences

🏖️ Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture • The opportunity to support the development of life-changing therapies • Performance-related bonus • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) matching plan • Life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Employee assistance programs • Paid time off (PT0) • Sales incentive plan eligibility