Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred but not mandatory for consideration of experience and skills over education level.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in a fast-growing company with global reach, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical sector where AI is applied to protein design/optimization; however, this requirement can be waived for exceptional talent and skills.
Strong background in business development strategies tailored towards B2B engagements across diverse industries such as R&D organizations within biotech or pharmaceutical sectors where AI is applied to protein design/optimization, with a focus on large global players including top 10 pharma companies.
Proven experience in leading strategic accounts and delivering millions of dollars annually; ability to own key relationships for driving multi-million-dollar partnerships essential but not explicitly stated as required years of experience or education level, suggesting a focus on skills/experience over formal qualifications.
Cross-functional collaboration with product development (ML), engineering teams and customer success in executing high-impact projects; ability to communicate effectively across these disciplines is implied necessary but not explicitly stated as required years of experience or education level, suggesting a focus on skills/experience over formal qualifications.
Strong understanding of the market with an emphasis on surfacing customer feedback and strategic insights that directly inform product direction; ability to understand complex scientific concepts is implied necessary but not explicitly stated as required years of experience or education level, suggesting a focus on skills/experience over formal qualifications.
Establishing personal brand in the biotech and AI for science space through global events engagement with scientists and executives; ability to network effectively is implied necessary but not explicitly stated as required years of experience or education level, suggesting a focus on skills/experience over formal qualifications.
Ability to shape sales processes in an innovative manner within the context of selling science-driven products at scale for global reach; ability to think creatively and operate with ownership is implied necessary but not explicitly stated as required years of experience or education level, suggesting a focus on skills/experience over formal qualifications.
Bachelor's Degree in the life sciences (e.g., structural/molecular biology) preferred; however, this requirement can be waived for exceptional talent and skills as stated explicitly by "Master’s not mandatory but strongly recommended."
Responsibilities
Drive business development across the global biotech and biopharma landscape, nurturing leads, identifying opportunities, and closing high-value enterprise deals.
Own strategic accounts, with a focus on large global players (including the top 10 pharma companies), and deliver millions in annually recurring revenue.
Partner cross-functionally with product, ML, engineering, and customer success teams to shape proposals and execute on high-impact, technically complex projects.
Act as the voice of the market, surfacing customer feedback and strategic insights to directly inform product direction and roadmap priorities.
Build a powerful personal brand in the biotech and AI-for-science space, attending global events, engaging with scientists and executives, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the field.
Shape how we sell, improving playbooks, sales processes, and materials as we scale with the freedom to reimagine how enterprise sales is done in a science-driven startup.
In a team that’s thinking big and growing fast, there are few limits to this role. You’ll be expected to operate with ownership, urgency, and creativity and rewarded accordingly.
Advanced degree in the life sciences (e.g. structural/molecular biology, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemical engineering), or equivalent hands-on experience working with R&D teams in biotech or pharma.
5+ years in B2B sales (ideally SaaS), with a proven track record of consistently exceeding quota (top 5%).
You’re confident navigating highly technical topics and translating them into business value for R&D stakeholders and executives alike.
You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, are energized by building from scratch and confident writing the playbook, not waiting for one.
You listen intently, are innately curious, and learn with humility.
Benefits
Very competitive salary
Generous equity stake in the company
Wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities