Full Job Description
Business Development Manager
Location: Flexible (US-based)
Reports to: Vice President, Business Development
What You'll Do
Business Development Execution & Growth
• Support execution of Curiox's business development strategy across biopharma, CRO/CDMO, and strategic partners.
• Generate, qualify, and advance high-potential enterprise and partnership opportunities.
• Maintain structured pipeline management and clear stage progression within CRM systems.
• Contribute directly to revenue targets through individual or shared quota responsibility.
Strategic Partnerships
• Support and advance collaborations including co-marketing, co-sales, OEM, and strategic agreements.
• Prepare and review commercial proposals, purchasing documentation, and supporting materials.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure momentum toward deal closure.
Enterprise & Ecosystem Engagement
• Conduct account mapping and stakeholder analysis within complex, multi-site enterprise organizations.
• Engage with scientific and commercial stakeholders to support opportunity development and qualification.
• Gather competitive intelligence and market insights to inform positioning and deal strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to ensure alignment between commitments and execution.
• Monitor and follow up on cross-functional deliverables that impact business development outcomes.
• Escalate risks, blockers, or delays with clear documentation and recommended actions.
Who You Are
Must-Haves
• Experience in business development, enterprise sales, or commercial operations within life science tools, diagnostics, or biotechnology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and advance multi-stage enterprise deal cycles.
• Experience carrying or directly contributing to revenue targets.
• Strong organizational discipline and structured pipeline management experience.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working across multiple stakeholders.
Success Profile
• Execution-oriented and revenue-focused.
• Comfortable operating in complex, evolving markets.
• Structured thinker who can translate direction into action.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across functions.
• Self-directed and adaptable in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment.