Business Development Associate

BioAgilytix is a leading contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in large molecule bioanalysis. Our fully integrated laboratory services support every stage of biologics development, from early discovery through pre-clinical studies and clinical phases, in a fully regulated environment. The best science demands the best people, and our global team of professionals in Hamburg, Germany; Durham, North Carolina; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; and Brisbane and Melbourne Australia bring a passion for helping pharma and biotech companies achieve more for the patients they serve. Outstanding science requires great people. At BioAgilytix, you will be part of a highly professional team that supports cutting-edge bioanalytical methods with world-class biopharmaceutical services. Essential Responsibilities - Qualifies inbound leads in the assigned territory, setting meetings, and teleconferences for the Business Development team as needed. - Performs administrative support work specific to sales and marketing departments - Assist Business Development team members and other department staff by performing a variety of support duties, including but not limited to: data collection, compilation, research, records maintenance, custom reports, sales reports, customer profiles, or program reports - Prepares, delivers, and executes all proposal amendments for current clients, taking all appropriate oversight from appropriate Business Development business partners holding account responsibility - Directs engagement with pricing and proposals team to prepare client specific statement of work (SOW) formats - Responsible for all Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposal (RFP) activities - Assists Finance in PO# tracking and invoices - Responsible for tracking all Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA) compliance - Closely monitors contract turnaround times and implements improvement initiatives, as needed - Actively collaborates with Business Development (BD) and Operations teams to ensure client satisfaction - Partners with BD and marketing team members to execute on Account Based Marketing (ABM) tactics - Assist in preparation of client Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) - Other duties as assigned Minimum Acceptable Qualifications **Education/Experience**: - Associate degree in a biological science, business administration, or related field **Skills**: - Fluency in English and German - Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to make non-routine choices within established guidelines, with mínimal supervision - Ability to take direction well, detail oriented, highly organized, works well in team environment - Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential - Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner Preferred Credentials - Bachelor's degree in a biological science, business administration, or related field - Not less than one (1) years' relevant experience working in sales, business development, or marketing, preferably in a biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO/CMO, or similar organization - Fluency in French Working Environment - Primarily office (i.e., blend of office and work from home) - Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets Physical Demands - Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day - Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate office equipment - Occasional mobility needed - Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck - Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including luggage and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 20 pounds - Ability to access and use a variety of computer software - Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences - Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups - Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals; requires multiple periods of intense concentration - Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence - Ability to perform under stress and multi-task - Regular and consistent attendance Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position - Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook - Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required - Occasional travel requir