Business Development Specialist

Summary

Lonza is a global life sciences company that manufactures medicines and supports the development of life-changing therapies. The Business Development Specialist will expand awareness of Lonza's Integrated Biologics offerings across the US West region by identifying biotech prospects, qualifying opportunities, building relationships, and supporting pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new biotech companies, consultants, and potential customers across the US West territory
• Conduct outreach through phone, email, and networking activities to establish new business relationships
• Qualify prospects and convert them into sales-ready leads for Business Development Directors
• Follow up on marketing-generated inquiries and nurture early-stage opportunities
• Build knowledge of Lonza's biologics development and manufacturing capabilities to effectively communicate our value proposition
• Collaborate with Market Intelligence, Technical Sales, Commercial Development, and Licensing teams
• Support conference planning, partnering meetings, trade shows, and booth activities
• Utilize lead-generation platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zymewire, Citeline, and similar tools to identify opportunities
• Maintain accurate prospect information and activity records
• Help strengthen Lonza's presence within key biotech hubs across the western United States

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• 1-5 years of experience in business development, technical sales, project management, research and development, or a related field
• Interest in biotechnology, drug development, and life sciences industries
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with new people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and understand customer needs
• Strong organizational, research, and time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Positive attitude, resilience, and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, meetings, and industry conferences

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• 1-5 years of experience in business development, technical sales, project management, research and development, or a related field
• Interest in biotechnology, drug development, and life sciences industries
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with new people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and understand customer needs
• Strong organizational, research, and time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Positive attitude, resilience, and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, meetings, and industry conferences

Benefits

• Eligibility for a sales incentive plan.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• The opportunity to support the development of life-changing therapies
• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PT0).
• Fully Remote