Business Development Associate Pharma Partnerships
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65000 - 75000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Description
About Us
Founded in 2011 Fulgent has evolved into a premier full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.
Through our diverse testing menu Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology anatomic pathology infectious and rare diseases and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.
Since integrating with our therapeutic development business Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.
Summary of Position
Fulgent Genetics is seeking a driven scientific-minded Business Development Associate Pharma Partnerships to help expand our Pharma Services business.
This role is ideal for a motivated early-career professional (03 years of experience) who thrives on connecting advanced technologies with real-world applications in drug discovery and development. You will focus on engaging with pharmaceutical and biotech companies introducing Fulgents comprehensive multi-omics and molecular testing services that support translational research biomarker discovery and clinical development.
Working closely with senior business development and scientific teams you will help identify opportunities initiate client engagement and contribute directly to the growth of Fulgents business.
Key Job Elements
- Identify and engage new contacts within pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.
- Initiate discussions with scientists and decision-makers involved in translational research biomarker development and precision medicine programs.
- Attend local networking events seminars and conferences to expand Fulgents brand awareness and build relationships across the biotech-pharma ecosystem.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings between prospective clients and senior BD or scientific staff.
- Maintain accurate outreach and activity records in CRM (Salesforce).
- Collaborate with marketing and BD leadership to prioritize target accounts and develop territory-specific outreach strategies.
- Support follow-up activities and ensure smooth transitions between lead generation and opportunity development.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Masters degree in Molecular Biology Biochemistry Genetics or related field preferred; Bachelors with relevant laboratory or industry experience will be considered.
- Strong understanding or interest in molecular testing genomics proteomics and biomarker discovery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident in engaging with scientists and researchers at all levels.
- Highly organized proactive and comfortable managing multiple outreach activities.
- Self-starter with a hunter mindset persistent curious and eager to build a strong local network.
- Flexibility to attend in-person meetings and events several days per week.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Build and maintain a growing network of scientific and business contacts.
- Establish a consistent cadence of qualified introductory meetings and discussions with key pharma and biotech accounts.
- Generate early-stage opportunities that contribute to territory growth and collaboration with the senior BD team.
- Demonstrate progress in outreach activity follow-up and relationship development over time.
Career Path
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance into Business Development Executive and Business Development Manager roles taking on greater account ownership and expanding their portfolio across Fulgents multi-omics services.
Reports To
- Senior Business Development Manager or Director of Biopharma Technical Services
Environment
Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term qualified individual with a disability means an individual with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.
Safety and Work Environment:
- General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains a clean neat and orderly work area.
- Adheres to Department-Specific Safety Guidelines.
Physical Demands:
- Standing sitting walking bending reaching manual manipulation and lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Must pass a color vision test if responsibilities require color discrimination.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Services
- Business Analysis
- Business Administration
- Account Management
- Business Management
- Database
- Business Operations
- Business Sales
- Salesforce
- Market Research
- Product Management
- Client Services
- Business Relationships
- Sales Process
