New Business Development Manager

Overview

Synergy Bioscience is a Contract Research, Development, Testing, and Consulting Organization (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies across the drug development lifecycle. We are seeking a Manager of New Business Development to lead commercial expansion across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national business development strategy targeting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies

• Identify and secure new clients requiring analytical testing, pharmaceutical development, microbiology testing, and regulatory consulting services

• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and closing

• Build relationships with R&D, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory leaders within target organizations

• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events

Strategic Account Development

• Establish and grow relationships with emerging biotech, mid-size pharma, and device companies

• Expand services within existing client accounts

• Partner with internal scientific teams to translate client needs into technical solutions and proposals

Market Intelligence

• Track industry trends within drug development, analytical testing, and regulatory compliance

• Provide competitive intelligence and market insights to leadership

• Identify opportunities for new service offerings or expansion areas

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with scientists, laboratory leadership, and project management teams to ensure client success

• Support proposal development and pricing strategy

• Aid in strategic partnerships and long-term client agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

• 10+ years of business development experience within:

  • CRO

  • CDMO

  • Analytical testing labs

  • Pharmaceutical development services

• Demonstrated success selling services such as:

  • Analytical chemistry

  • Microbiology testing

  • Pharmaceutical development

  • Regulatory consulting

• Strong network within biotech/pharma R&D or CMC organizations

• Proven ability to generate new revenue and close complex service deals

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Commissions for every new project

• End-of-year bonuses

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO and floating holidays