Business Development Associate (Mandarin/English)(Sponsorship available)

Summary of company

Valley Forge Pharma is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in peptide therapeutics. We offer comprehensive peptide services, from early development to commercialization, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Title

Business Development Associate (bilingual Mandarin/English)

Department

BD

Report to (title)

VP, BD

Location

Malvern, PA, USA

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Required

2 times per year

Expected Hours of Work

40 hours a week; M-F 9-5 in office in Malvern, PA, USA (with the occasional 2-3 nights per week of less than 1 hour communication with China, in exchange, you have flexibility during the day so you should not be working more than 40 hour weeks in total)

Benefits

Biopeptek Pharmaceuticals - Current Openings (workable.com)

Description

• Serve as a key point of contact for customer communications (orders, product inquiries) and ensure timely follow-up
• Prepare and manage accurate, on-time quotations
• Cook up order fulfillment with cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, QC/QA, Logistics, Finance) to meet quality and delivery targets
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including package clearance and customs documentation
• Resolve product or delivery issues by coordinating with internal teams and communicating clear corrective actions to customers
• Maintain accurate CRM records and prepare regular sales/operational reports
• Aid with operational tasks such as laboratory sample coordination, testing support, and process optimization initiatives
• Support warehouse operations support (e.g., inventory reconciliation)
• Support trade show activities with pre-show planning and post-event lead follow-up
• Act as liaison between U.S. and China teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment on priorities
• Coordinate cross-team workflows to prevent delays in inventory updates and order processing
• Communicate new product availability and pricing (cost, MOQs, lead times)
• Obtain required documentation to support customer, regulatory, and audit needs
• Cook up technical inquiries (methods, specifications, stability) between clients and the manufacturing team

Requirements

• Proficiency in Mandarin
• Bachelor's degree
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with technical documentation such as COAs, SDSs, and GMP compliance requirements
• Preferred Experience: Understanding of global shipping processes and regulatory documentation
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Chemistry knowledge is a plus not a requirement
• PREFERRED YEARS OF WORK: 0-3 years of experience in business development, sales operations, or account management (B2B experience preferred)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• An analytical mindset and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Tools and Technology Used: Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook...)
• CRM software experience a plus

Qualifications

• Education, License, Certification, Or Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Chemistry knowledge is a plus not a requirement
• Years of Work: 0-3 years of experience in business development, sales operations, or account management (B2B experience preferred)
• Communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• An analytical mindset and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Tools and Technology Used: Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook...)
• CRM software experience a plus