Scientist Business Development

Scientist for Preclinical Mouse Models & Client Solutions

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Locations - (Must be currently located without the need for relocation or sponsorship) in Boston to be onsite and able to travel locally 25%

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We are partnering with a rapidly growing global preclinical research organisation supporting advanced in vivo pharmacology and mouse model platforms that accelerate therapeutic development from early discovery through translational validation.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a scientifically driven PhD-level researcher who is looking to transition from the bench into a more commercial, client-facing role within scientific business development and strategic partnerships.

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No prior business development experience is required, we are specifically looking for individuals with strong scientific credibility, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in building a career in the commercial side of life sciences.

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Responsibilities

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• Act as a scientific partner to academic and biotech clients, supporting discussions around preclinical study design and mouse model solutions.
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• Engage with researchers and scientific teams to understand scientific objectives and propose appropriate in vivo strategies.
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• Support business development activities through scientific presentations, client meetings, conference attendance, and relationship building.
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• Collaborate closely with internal scientific teams to align client needs with available capabilities and study approaches.
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• Build long term relationships with clients across academia, biotech, and pharma.
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• Travel locally within Europe (~25%) for client meetings, conferences, and scientific networking events.
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Requirements

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• PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, or another relevant biomedical/life science discipline.
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• Hands on experience working with in vivo mouse models in a research setting.
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• Strong scientific understanding of preclinical research and translational biology.
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• Passion and motivation to move into a client facing/business development career path.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex science clearly.
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• Commercial curiosity and business acumen.
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• Fluent English communication skills.
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• Currently based in Boston
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• Willingness to travel regionally up to 25%.
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• Mandarin Fluency Preferred
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Why This Role?

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• Opportunity to transition into business development without prior commercial experience
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• Highly scientific and consultative client interactions
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• Exposure to innovative therapeutics and cutting-edge preclinical platforms
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• International environment with strong career growth potential
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• Ability to combine scientific expertise with relationship-building and strategic thinking
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