Business Development Liaison (Biotech) -US -East Coast
About The Position
As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Business Development Liaison contributes to growth and fosters client relationships in the life sciences industry. The role connects inside sales with outside sales, collaborating with business developers and subject matter experts to support business development activities, create compelling content, and manage prospective selling initiatives. The work supports the company’s mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working with cross-functional teams, the liaison prepares client-ready materials for meetings, develops solutions for key accounts, and provides market intelligence and analysis. The position offers the opportunity to build expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors and develop skills for advancement into field-based sales positions. Candidates must be based on the East Coast. The stated work schedule is standard Monday through Friday, in an office environment, with travel of 20–50% depending on role requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field.
- Experience in lead generation and territory management strategy development.
- Demonstrated success in professional client interactions and relationship building.
- Advanced proficiency in sales automation systems, CRM (particularly Salesforce), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality standards.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive business information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Available to travel 20–50%, depending on role requirements.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining client-facing materials and proposals.
- Must be based on the East Coast.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred fields of study include Business, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutics, or a related field.
- Experience in the life sciences industry, particularly pharmaceutical or CRO sectors, is preferred.
- Additional language skills are beneficial, particularly French, German, or Italian.
Responsibilities
- Support business development activities in collaboration with business developers and subject matter experts.
- Create compelling content and manage prospective selling initiatives.
- Prepare client-ready materials for meetings.
- Develop solutions for key accounts.
- Provide market intelligence and analysis.
- Build and maintain client relationships and develop client-facing materials and proposals.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
