Hiring: Director, Business Development – Biologics & Biomarkers Company: Celerion Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:57:13 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Phoenix, Swift About the job Experience: •10 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or CRO business development. •Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or CRO business development. Required Skills: •Business Development •Develop and execute a national business development strategy focused on biologics, biomarkers, molecular and cellular bioanalysis, and emerging therapeutic modalities. •Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies that are not currently significant Celerion clients. •Build relationships with scientific and executive decision makers including bioanalytical scientists, translational medicine leaders, clinical pharmacologists, DMPK scientists, biomarker groups, procurement organizations, and executive leadership. •Develop opportunities within sponsors conducting patient-based clinical trials, including oncology and other specialty therapeutic areas. •Build and maintain a robust national opportunity pipeline with emphasis on new client acquisition. •Scientific & Commercial Leadership •Serve as a technical commercial resource capable of discussing bioanalytical strategies, assay technologies, biomarkers, ligand binding assays, immunogenicity, molecular assays, flow cytometry, PCR, cell-based assays, and other advanced bioanalytical capabilities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline required. •Advanced scientific degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred. •Demonstrated success selling biologics, biomarkers, bioanalytical, translational medicine, or related laboratory services. •In-depth knowledge of large molecule bioanalysis including ligand binding assays, immunogenicity, biomarkers, molecular assays, flow cytometry, PCR, and emerging therapeutic modalities. •Established network within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. •Demonstrated ability to consistently generate new business through prospecting and relationship development. •Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively across complex matrix organizations. •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. •Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States (approximately 50–70%). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!