Bioconjugation Services

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NJ Bio, Inc. Team, Best Contract Research Organization

NJ Bio, Inc. is a rapidly growing quality CRO/ CDMO located In Princeton, NJ that provides chemistry and biopharmaceutical services specializing in bioconjugation, custom synthesis, bioassays, and process development. NJ Bio offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k), health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans.

NJ Bio is constantly expanding its team and is looking for dedicated and talented individuals.  We currently have the following job openings:

Analytical R&D and Quality Control

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ARD & QC Manager, Laboratory Operations

Job Summary

The ARD & QC Manager, Laboratory Operations will lead and manage various laboratory functions to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Equipment and software management.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor junior QC scientists and associate scientists.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Chemical and consumables inventory management.
  • Internal safety and cGMP self-inspections.
  • Sample management, including outsourced testing.
  • EHS management.

The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on ARD/QC related issues. The ARD & QC Manager, Laboratory Operations, supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform all work in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with EHS best practices and cGMP guidelines.
  • Lead and train quality control teams.
  • Work with management and vendors to acquire, install, and qualify new equipment.
  • Serve as primary contact for negotiation of quotes, service agreements, and contracts.
  • Manage and schedule work outsourced to third-party analytical and metrology service providers.
  • Develop procedures and SOPs for calibration and OQ of equipment.
  • Develop protocols for qualification/validation of software.
  • Maintain, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair analytical instruments and equipment.
  • Manage lab chemicals and consumables including tracking and replenishing inventory.
  • Lead internal self-inspections to ensure safety and cGMP compliance.
  • Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, reports, etc. as needed.
  • Conduct OOS, risk assessment, and root cause investigations and/or assist management with these investigations.
  • Write deviations, change controls, and CAPAs, and/or assist management with these documents.
  • Document work in laboratory notebooks and logbooks according to organizational GDP policies.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge and experience in cGMP, ICH guidelines, USP, and Ph.Eur.
  • Hands-on experience with various analytical instruments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfill the business need.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.
  • BS with at least 6 years of relevant experience, MS or higher degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of work experience, education, and training.
  • Must have at least 3 years of QC laboratory working experience.

Physical Demands

  • Typically requires standing and walking for entire shift.
  • Occasionally requires lifting of up to 20 pounds.
  • Frequently requires the use of a step stool.
  • Requires manual dexterity and visual abilities.

Working Conditions

Office/ Laboratory position.

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

$100,000- $130,000 per annum

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QC Associate Scientist/Scientist (I/II)

Job Summary

The primary role of the QC Associate Scientist/ Scientist (I/II) is to provide analytical support for GMP manufacturing and process development. The Associate Scientist/ Scientist will work under supervision of senior QC Scientist to develop, qualify, and execute analytical test methods for raw materials, highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and other pharmaceutical products in a GMP setting. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on QC related issues. The QC Associate Scientist/ Scientist supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform all work in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with EHS best practices and cGMP guidelines.
  • Routine QC testing of RM, In-process samples, DS, DP and stability samples as per the approved procedures in GMP environment.
  • Develop and execute analytical methods for small molecules, proteins, and antibody-drug conjugates under the supervision of a Senior QC Scientist.
  • Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical test methods, protocols, reports, etc. under supervision as needed.
  • Document work in laboratory notebooks and logbooks according to organizational GDP policies.
  • Write, review, and execute analytical protocols & reports for method transfers, qualifications, and validations in GMP setting under senior QC scientist supervision.
  • Perform detailed peer review of analytical data to ensure accuracy.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Background in analytical sciences.
  • Knowledge and experience in cGMP, ICH guidelines, USP, and Ph.Eur.
  • Hands-on experience with various analytical techniques including FTIR, UV-VIS, LC, KF, endotoxin etc.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil the business need.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.
  • 0-2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing or CRO setting.

Physical Demands

  • Typically requires standing and walking for entire shift.
  • Occasionally requires lifting of up to 20 pounds.
  • Frequently requires the use of a step stool.
  • Requires manual dexterity and visual abilities.

Working Conditions

Office/ Laboratory position.

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

$60,000- $80,000 per annum

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Quality Operations

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R&D - Chemistry & Process Development - Biocon & Chemistry

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Structural Elucidation Intern

6 Month Internship

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven professional for a 6 month internship position to support the structural elucidation, analytical characterization, and documentation of a chemical inventory containing approximately 500 compounds. This individual will analyse each batch of each compound using LC/MS to assess purity, identify parent mass, and assign fragmentation patterns, when possible, as well as NMR to acquire and assign 1H and 13C spectra. The role will also be responsible for organizing and uploading analytical files to enable efficient distribution upon request. In addition, she/he will support processing of library data for upload to online marketplaces, including generating chemical identifiers and structure files, searching for CAS numbers, assigning chemical names and synonyms, and conducting market price comparisons for catalogue compounds. She/he will maintain accurate records, support data integrity, and provide laboratory and catalogue support as required. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on relevant issues. The incumbent supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Acquire and analyse quality control data for each batch of each compound prepared for inclusion in the online marketplace.
  • Acquire LC/MS data to assess compound purity, identify parent mass, and assign fragmentation patterns, when possible, to support compound identification and characterization.
  • Acquire and interpret 1H NMR spectra, including peak assignment, to support confirmation of compound structure.
  • Acquire and interpret 13C NMR spectra, including peak assignment, to support structural elucidation and compound verification.
  • Organize and upload analytical files to catalogue SharePoint folders to enable efficient retrieval and distribution upon request.
  • Assist with completion, verification, and maintenance of library inventory records.
  • Determine SMILES strings and generate SDF files to support accurate catalogue representation of compound structures.
  • Search for, verify, and document CAS numbers for compounds when available.
  • Assign chemical names and synonyms to improve catalogue accuracy, consistency, and searchability.
  • Identify commercial suppliers offering comparable compounds and compile pricing information to support market price comparisons.
  • Maintain accurate records, organized files, and supporting documentation to ensure data integrity across compound characterization and catalogue workflows.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Scientific Laboratory and Analytical Data Experience

  • Working knowledge of organic chemistry, structural elucidation, compound purity assessment, and mass spectrometry-based parent mass identification.
  • Ability to assign 1H and 13C NMR peaks and interpret analytical data for compound characterization; prior experience is preferred, with additional training provided on the job.
  • Hands-on experience with LC/MS and NMR data acquisition and interpretation is preferred; training in data acquisition will be provided as part of the role.
  • Demonstrated understanding of chemical structures and strong attention to detail, with the ability to distinguish between closely related molecules that differ only subtly.

 

Documentation and Scientific Background

  • Ability to organize analytical files and maintain accurate records in SharePoint and spreadsheet-based systems.
  • Ability to perform careful literature, database, and supplier searches for compound information and price comparisons.
  • Familiarity with CAS number searches, chemical nomenclature, synonyms, and compound catalogue documentation.
  • Ability to determine SMILES strings, generate SDF files, and document chemical identifiers accurately.
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

 

 

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
  • Prior laboratory coursework or experience with analytical chemistry, LC/MS, NMR, compound characterization, or chemical structure documentation preferred.

 

 

Physical Demands

Ability to work in a laboratory environment, handle chemical samples using appropriate safety practice, sit or stand for extended periods, and use computer systems for data entry and file organization.

 

 

Working Conditions

Office/ Laboratory environment

 

 

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

 

 

Compensation

$25- $30 per hour

 

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Bioconjugation

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Scientist, Bioconjugation

Job Summary

NJ Bio is seeking a highly skilled Bioconjugation Scientist to independently plan project activities and execute workflows in alignment with project timelines, with a primary focus on Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Antibody-Oligo Conjugates (AOCs). Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will plan and execute bioconjugation workflows, purify and characterize bioconjugates using LC-MS, HPLC, and other analytical techniques, maintain laboratory documentation and equipment, prepare technical reports, manage project timelines, and comply with all safety protocols, regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The incumbent will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners on bioconjugation-related activities and issues.

Job Responsibilities

  • Under minimal supervision, plan, setup, monitor and purify conjugate reaction between small molecules and macromolecules from mg to gram scale.
  • Plan and execute short and mid-term bioconjugation goals.
  • Working using aseptic techniques.
  • Contribute to scientific discussion and help with problem solving.
  • Prepare project reports for clients.
  • Maintain a detailed lab notebook.
  • Maintain equipment and provide lab support.
  • Perform safe lab practices.
  • Comply with Site safety protocols and Site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to listen actively.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related field with 0- 2 years industry experience or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related field with 3-5 years’ experience.

Physical Demands

N/A

Working Conditions

Laboratory and office environment

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

$80,000-$90,000

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Operations

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Corporate Paralegal & Contract Administrator

Job Summary

NJ Bio is seeking a practical, highly organized Corporate Paralegal & Contract Administrator to manage day-to-day contracts and legal operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving agreements from intake through execution, identifying non-standard terms, coordinating internal input, maintaining accurate records, and escalating material legal issues to executive leadership or outside counsel. This position requires sound judgment, responsiveness, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced life sciences organization. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on legal and contracts related issues. The Corporate Paralegal & Contract Administrator supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

Contract Drafting, Review & Coordination

  • Draft, review, revise, and coordinate CDAs/NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, change orders, consulting agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, material transfer agreements, collaboration agreements, and other commercial contracts using approved templates and playbooks.
  • Coordinate comments and approvals among business owners, Finance, Quality, scientific teams, executive leadership, clients, vendors, and outside counsel.
  • Prepare comparison drafts, maintain version control, track open issues, and drive agreements toward timely signature.
  • Review commercial and legal terms for consistency with approved NJ Bio positions and escalate material deviations appropriately.

Contract Risk Review

  • Identify and summarize non-standard provisions involving confidentiality, intellectual property, data rights, payment terms, warranties, indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, term and termination, governing law, dispute resolution, audit rights, and regulatory or quality obligations.
  • Prepare concise issue lists and practical recommendations for management review.
  • Ensure business teams understand key obligations before execution and monitor follow-up items after signing.

Contract Administration & Legal Operations

  • Maintain a complete, searchable contract repository with executed agreements, amendments, exhibits, supporting correspondence, and approval records.
  • Maintain a contract tracker covering status, responsible owner, effective date, expiration date, renewal notice, milestones, obligations, and required follow-up.
  • Coordinate electronic signatures and verify that final signed versions are complete and properly filed.
  • Maintain and improve templates, clause libraries, approval workflows, naming conventions, and contract intake procedures.
  • Prepare periodic reports on contract pipeline, aging agreements, renewals, and outstanding actions.

Corporate & Compliance Support

  • Assist with corporate records, board and shareholder materials, entity documents, resolutions, certifications, licenses, insurance records, and legal correspondence.
  • Coordinate document collection and organization for client diligence, audits, financing activities, strategic transactions, and other information requests.
  • Preserve confidentiality and handle sensitive legal and business information with discretion.
  • Support implementation of legal holds, document retention practices, and compliance-related recordkeeping as directed.

     

    Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to identify material contract issues, communicate them clearly, and distinguish routine matters from issues requiring attorney review.
    • Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, follow-through, and stakeholder-management skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint or comparable document management tools, and electronic signature platforms.
    • Ability to manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and a service-oriented approach.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
    • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

    Education and Experience Requirements

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    • At least 5 years of experience in corporate paralegal work, contract administration, legal operations, or commercial contracting.
    • Hands-on experience with CDAs/NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, vendor agreements, and contract amendments.

    Preferred

    • Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, CRO/CDMO services, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
    • Familiarity with GMP services, manufacturing or quality agreements, research collaborations, material transfers, privacy/data provisions, and intellectual property concepts.
    • Experience supporting due diligence, corporate transactions, financing, audits, or outside counsel.
    • Experience implementing contract lifecycle management processes, dashboards, or standardized legal intake workflows.

    Physical Demands

    N/A

    Working Conditions

    Onsite/ Office environment

    Certificates & Licenses Required

    N/A

    Compensation

    $90,000- $150,000 per annum

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    Assistant Project Manager

    Job Summary

    We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will support project activities at multiple company locations as required to meet business and client needs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and collaboration. This position requires onsite presence the vast majority of the time at Princeton, NJ site and may require occasional travel to Bristol, PA site based on project needs and project management support requirements. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on project management related issues. The Assistant Project Manager supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Communicate with external clients and internal stakeholders; coordinate meetings; record meeting minutes; and maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, action logs, and project files in designated systems.
    • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, tracking project scope, timelines, status, and budget to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects under guidance. Adjust timelines as needed in consensus with client and team members.
    • Support project scope management activities by documenting change requests, tracking approvals, and communicating impacts to schedule and budget.
    • Identify, document, and track project risks, issues, action items, dependencies, scope changes, and resource needs, escalating concerns as appropriate to support successful project execution.
    • Provide regular project status updates, progress reports, and action-item follow-up to clients and project teams. Keep clients and project teams updated with progress reports and up-to-date information on the project.
    • Collaborate with the Business Development and the Finance Department to provide support.
    • Coordinate project resources, schedules, and cross-functional activities to support successful project execution.
    • Partner with management to support safety and quality initiatives within the organization.
    • Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
    • Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with external clients.
    • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build positive working relationships across functions.
    • Well-versed in basic project management principles, including identifying critical paths, building and communicating timelines, defining milestones, and setting expectations and accountability.
    • Self-motivated with a willingness to grow and learn new skills.
    • Proficiency in using Smartsheet for project management is recommended.
    • Proficiency in MS Project is a plus.
    • May occasionally require working beyond regular business hours to accommodate international clients.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
    • Ability to support onsite and cross-site project activities, including coordination with the Bristol, PA facility as needed.
    • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
    • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills include the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
    • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil business need.

    Education and Experience Requirements

    • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines is a plus.
    • Chemistry and Bioconjugation experience is a plus.
    • PMP Certificate is a plus.
    • Smartsheet experience is a plus.

    Physical Demands

    Ability to attend onsite meetings, walk through office and operational areas, and travel between company sites as needed. Ability to provide support virtually or onsite during holidays, weekends, and outside normal business hours during GMP operations, emergency situations, or for multinational client meetings.

    Working Conditions

    Office-based position requiring onsite presence the vast majority of the time. Occasional travel to the Bristol, PA site may be required to support project activities, meetings, and operational initiatives.

    Certificates & Licenses Required

    PMP Certificate is a plus

    Compensation

    $65,000- $68,000 per annum

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    Business Development

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    Finance & IT

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    Human Resources

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    Platform Innovation

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    Protein BioNMR Intern

    6 Month Internship

     

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven professional for a 6-month internship position to support to the Platform Innovation team in day-to-day activities as needed. The incumbent supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

     

    Job Responsibilities

    • Assisting in collecting and analyzing BioNMR data.
    • Expressing and purifying isotopically-labelled proteins for BioNMR studies.
    • Documenting all research activities and maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook.
    • Reading and interpreting papers to improve understanding and skills.
    • Applying critical thinking towards the relevance of results.
    • Assisting in document writing to effectively summarize and communicate the progress of the work.
    • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

     

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to learn fast, absorb knowledge, and apply newly learned information daily.
    • Possess an upbeat attitude with the desire to learn new skills.
    • Self-motivated with the ability to engage in independent work to increase job related knowledge and skills.
    • Ability to discreetly handle sensitive and confidential material.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
    • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
    • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

     

     

    Education and Experience Requirements

    • College degree (B.A. or B.S) with knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology. Biomolecular NMR data collection.
    • Previous experience in expressing and purifying recombinant proteins from bacterial expression systems.
    • Previous experience independently collecting NMR data.
    • Basic understanding of computer skills including MSOffice (Excel, Powerpoint & Word) and TopSpin.

     

     

    Physical Demands

    Standing/ sitting for long periods of time

     

     

    Working Conditions

    Office/ laboratory environment

     

     

    Certificates & Licenses Required

    N/A

     

     

    Compensation

    $25- $30 Per Hour

     

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    In vivo and Translational

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    Senior Director, Business Development

    Job Summary

    The Senior Director, Business Development has a background in life sciences and plays a crucial role in driving NJ Bio’s growth and profitability. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources leading sales and business development activities in Translational Research Services. The Senior Director, Business Development will build and manage the new business pipeline, develop strategic client relationships, lead customer site visits, and partner with scientific and site leadership to establish a scalable commercial business. A central mandate of the role is driving the value proposition of Translational Research Services integrated with the core ADC discovery competency of NJ Bio.

    The successful candidate will translate scientific capabilities into clear customer value, help develop marketing assets and commercial technology, and create a cohesive customer journey that supports programs across multiple stages of discovery and development.

    The Senior Director, Business Development ensures adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

    Job Responsibilities

    Business Development, Pipeline Management, Sales Growth

    • Partner with commercial and site leadership to define target client profiles, strategic business development priorities, and account acquisition strategies for Translational Services.
    • Build and maintain relationships through all stages of the commercial pipeline, from target identification and initial outreach through proposal development, agreement finalization, project initiation, and account expansion.
    • Identify prospective biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and emerging biopharma partners whose development programs align with NJ Bio’s scientific capabilities.
    • Develop and execute account-mapping and outreach strategies through conferences, industry networks, on-site meetings, virtual meetings, and targeted business development campaigns.
    • Support expansion of existing NJ Bio relationships by identifying opportunities to extend discovery programs into parallel translational services business.
    • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, opportunity prioritization, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
    • Partner cross-functionally to create efficient transitions from business development through technical scoping, proposal generation, contracting, and project execution.
    • Achieve sales goals for revenue growth and pipeline value.

    Discovery-to-Translational Research Services Value Proposition

    • Drive high-value, collaborative opportunities coordinated between NJ Bio’s chemistry driven discovery services and translational research services.
    • Identify scientific and commercial transition points where complementary services can create additional value for clients and improve program continuity.
    • Work with scientific leadership to develop integrated solutions that address customer needs across multiple stages of biologic discovery and development.
    • Create processes for cross-site and cross-functional opportunity sharing, ensuring that relevant customer programs are identified early and transitioned effectively.
    • Position NJ Bio as an integrated scientific partner.

    Commercialization, Marketing Assets, and Technology

    • Partner with scientific, marketing, and site teams to translate technical capabilities into differentiated commercial value propositions.
    • Lead or support development of capability presentations, service overviews, case studies, application notes, scientific content, website messaging, and other customer-facing marketing assets.
    • Help establish commercial tools and technology that improve lead generation, account targeting, customer engagement, pipeline visibility, and commercial decision-making.
    • Capture voice-of-customer and market feedback to refine positioning, identify emerging service opportunities, and inform future capability investments.
    • Support development of campaigns and content that build awareness of NJ Bio’s Translational Services capabilities within target biopharmaceutical markets.

    Client Site Visits and Commercial Representation

    • Organize and lead on-site visits for prospective and current clients, serving as a senior commercial representative for the Translational Services site.
    • Design customer visits that connect NJ Bio’s scientific expertise, infrastructure, technology, and capabilities to the client’s development objectives.
    • Coordinate scientific and operational stakeholders to ensure client presentations and site tours communicate a cohesive, differentiated value proposition.
    • Lead strategic customer presentations, technical-commercial discussions, and support proposal reviews.
    • Represent NJ Bio at relevant scientific and corporate conferences, partnering meetings, networking events, and industry forums.

       

      Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

      Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • Demonstrated ability to sell complex, scientifically driven services and develop long-term relationships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.
      • Strong understanding of biologic drug discovery and development; experience in antibody discovery, translational research, translational oncology, pharmacology, biomarker development, or related services is highly desirable.
      • Experience helping launch, reposition, or commercially scale a scientific service offering.
      • Ability to translate complex scientific capabilities into clear customer value propositions and commercially compelling messaging.
      • Experience collaborating with scientific and marketing teams to develop customer-facing content, presentations, and commercial assets.
      • Experience with CRM and commercial technology platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or comparable systems.
      • Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and executive presentation skills.
      • Demonstrated organization, commercial judgment, diplomacy, and ability to build collaborative, trusting cross-functional relationships.
      • Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment where commercial processes, market positioning, and service offerings continue to evolve.
      • Able to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, conferences, and strategic account development.
      • Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating contracts and business deals.
      • Ability to influence without direct authority.
      • Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with site personnel, clients, customers, and prospects.
      • Ability to perform work with high level accuracy and attention to detail.
      • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
      • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
      • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

      Education and Experience Requirements

      • Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, or a related field required; advanced scientific or business degree (PhD, MS, or MBA) preferred.
      • 10+ years of biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or life-science services experience, including significant experience in business development, commercial strategy, strategic accounts, or an equivalent customer-facing role.

      Physical Demands

      N/A

      Working Conditions

      • Significant business travel to tradeshows, conferences, client meetings, on-site support in Bristol, PA and Princeton, NJ (> 50%).
      • General office environment, remote home office, or hybrid.

      Certificates & Licenses Required

      N/A

      Compensation

      $150,000- $185,000 per annum

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      NJ Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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      NJ Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.