Business Development Specialist Lipidomics

Business Development Specialist - Lipidomics

Croda is a FTSE100 organization where we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with our values of Innovative Responsible and Together creates our Purpose Smart science to improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a Business Development and Marketing Specialist Lipidomics for our Pharma Solutions Team. The position is responsible for executing and expanding our lipidomics growth strategy. This unique hybrid role combines strategic business development scientific engagement and technical marketing to accelerate Avantis leadership position in lipidomics standards biomarker development and diagnostic-grade reference materials.

Who Were Looking For:

Ph.D M.S. degree in lipidomics analytical chemistry Biochemistry Cell biology Molecular biology Pharmaceutical sciences related Life Science discipline.

5 years of relevant industry experience including:

Lipidomics metabolomics mass spectrometrybiomarker development analytical standards clinical diagnostics life science business development or technical marketing.

Direct experience in lipidomics research or commercial lipidomics applications.

Experience supporting clinical diagnostics biomarker programs or laboratory-developed tests.

Familiarity with FDA regulations ISO 9001/13485/17034 guidelines

Experience working with academic consortia government laboratories public health agencies or industry collaborators

Existing professional network within the lipidomics metabolomics mass spectrometry or diagnostics communities.

Strong communication skills ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to a variety of technical audiences. Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory-based scientists and analytical chemists while translating technical concepts into customer-focused value.

Ability to work collaboratively and independently willing to learn from others and contribute to team efforts.

Ability to interface with all levels in the organization including manufacturing or lab personnel and senior management.

Good understanding of cross functional collaboration.

Demonstrated success developing customer relationships and identifying strategic growth opportunities.

Comfortable engaging stakeholders from scientific operational quality regulatory and executive functions.

Strong negotiation presentation communication and scientific writing skills.

Strong understanding of lipid classes and lipid biology.

Experience with LC-MS/MS workflows and quantitative analytical methods.

Understanding of utilization of isotope-labeled standards reference materials and calibration strategies.

Use of Chemdraw Canva Microsoft Office suite

What Youll Be Doing:

Identify prioritize and develop emerging opportunities within lipidomics-enabled growth areas.

Build and manage a strategic pipeline focused on lipid standards biomarker panels diagnostic-grade materials and certified reference standards.

Establish long-term scientific and commercial partnerships that move beyond transactional sales toward collaborative product development and market expansion.

Serve as a technical liaison engaging principal investigators laboratory directors clinical scientists method developers analytical chemists regulatory/quality.

Support collaborator programs strategic alliances OEM relationships and co-development efforts throughout the lipidomics ecosystem.

Develop and review marketing materials for commercial use.

Help define messaging that positions us as the industry leader in lipidomics standards workflow solutions and future diagnostic-grade reference materials.

Deliver technical presentations webinars workshops and conference talks to educate customers and strengthen positioning with thought leaders.

Work with scientific collaborators to generate customer success stories publications and validation data supporting market adoption.

Support global marketing campaigns focused on lipidomics biomarkers diagnostics and translational medicine.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Excellent Medical Dental and Vision coverage available immediately.

Generous PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Holidays

Additional Information

This role is based at our Alabaster AL location.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and deliver value a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values of Responsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building an inclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute including age race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable accordance with applicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Required Experience:

IC