Business Development & Sales Manager – Academic Research (Southern California | Remote)

Overview

A global life sciences organization providing preclinical discovery services, genetically engineered model systems, and contract research support is expanding its Business Development team. The company partners with academic, non-profit, biotech, and pharmaceutical organizations worldwide and operates across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Role Summary

This role focuses on business development within academic and non-profit research institutions across the SoCal territory. Working remotely, you will build institution-level relationships, identify new opportunities, present scientific solutions, and support collaborative research efforts within an international commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand academic and non-profit research partnerships

• Build long-term, institution-level relationships

• Present preclinical products and services aligned to biomedical and translational research

• Drive revenue growth and market expansion

• Support client accounts and coordinate research collaborations

• Attend scientific conferences and industry events

• Provide market and competitive intelligence internally

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Pharmacy, or related field

• Overseas academic or professional experience required

• Experience with genetically engineered mouse models preferred

• 5+ years of sales experience selling into academic research institutions

• Strong scientific communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a global environment

• Willingness to travel 25%+

• Mandarin fluency required