Business Development Specialist

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, this role will provide critical support for Business Development, Alliance Management, and Investor Relations/Public Relations activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with few years of industry experience to gain exposure to corporate strategy and contribute to key business functions in a dynamic biotech environment.

Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Conduct basic market research to identify trends, competitors, and potential partnership opportunities.
• Assist in tracking and updating a database of ongoing discussions with potential partners.
• Support the preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and follow-up documentation for BD-related activities.

Alliance Management:

• Maintain a centralized record of partnership milestones, key contacts, and reporting timelines.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings with external partners.
• Provide support in preparing reports and summaries for internal teams on project updates.

Investor Relations/Public Relations:

• Help maintain and update investor-facing materials, including presentations, fact sheets, and press releases.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for investor meetings, conferences, and events.
• Monitor and organize investor inquiries, ensuring timely responses.

Ad-hoc duties:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information and complete deliverables.
• Support the Corporate Development team with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
• Ability to understand market dynamics, to evaluate and benchmark competitors within the market and identify partnerships aligned with business goals.
• Ability to comprehend financial modelling such as valuation modeling and licensing deal modeling.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work from Woburn, MA location.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact organization. We seek individuals who are passionate, driven, and aligned with our mission to make a difference. If you are someone who excels in a dynamic, collaborative, and energetic setting, where every team member’s contribution is valued, we want to hear from you.