Business Development Manager - Madison, WI, USA

CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc.

• $100K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biology or related bioscience discipline
  • Hands-on wet-lab research experience
  • Direct research experience using mouse models
  • Genuine interest in transitioning to a commercial/business development career
  • Confident in engaging with customers and building professional relationships
  • Fluency in Mandarin is essential

Responsibilities

  • Engage with prospective customers to identify new business opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and potential customers
  • Support commercial negotiations to secure new contracts
  • Attend industry conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to support brand awareness and commercial activity
  • Work with scientific and commercial teams to develop customer solutions

Benefits

  • Strong training and support for career progression
  • International exposure in a growing biotech environment
  • Opportunity to leverage scientific expertise in a commercial setting
  • No prior sales or business development experience required
Full Job Description
Job Description

Business Development Manager - Madison, WI, USA

  • Salary: $100000 - $110000
  • REF Number: bh-71371
  • Consultant: Naynesh Mistry
  • Contact: 01246 457703
  • Date Published: 25.09.2026
  • Industry: Biotech
  • Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
  • Functional Expertise: Research & Development, Sales


Business Development Manager - Product & Services

Location:

Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Talentmark is partnering with a fast-growing US biotech company seeking a PhD-level scientist to join its commercial team as a Business Development Manager - Product & Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career scientist looking to transition from hands-on research into a business-facing role. You'll receive strong training, gain international exposure and have genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

No previous sales, business development or commercial experience is required. If you're a PhD scientist with mouse model experience and interested in developing a career beyond the laboratory, we'd be keen to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with prospective customers to understand their needs, identify new commercial opportunities and support the development of long-term client relationships.

You will:

  • Engage with prospective customers and identify new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and potential customers.
  • Support commercial negotiations and help secure new contracts.
  • Attend industry conferences, exhibitions and trade shows.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to support brand awareness and commercial activity.
  • Work with internal scientific and commercial teams to help develop customer solutions.
Your Background:
  • PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biology or a related bioscience discipline (metabolic, diabetic or pharmacology).
  • Hands-on wet-lab research experience.
  • Direct research experience using mouse models is essential.
  • A genuine interest in moving from scientific research into a commercial/business development career.
  • Confident engaging with customers and building professional relationships.
  • Fluency in Mandarin is essential
Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for a scientist who wants to take their first step into the commercial side of biotech, while leveraging their scientific background. You'll gain exposure to business development, customer engagement, negotiations and the wider commercial strategy of a growing international biotech company.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the USA. Please quote job reference 71371 in all correspondence.

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