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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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Scientist, Analytical R&D

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, work on all aspects of analytical methods, including method development, optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation in areas related to some or all the following: LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), icIEF, capillary electrophoresis, mass spectroscopy and other large molecules and small molecule characterization methods. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on analytical research related issues. The Scientist, Analytical supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Under supervision, works on analytical method development, optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation in areas related to some or all the following: LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), mass spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis, GC, and other small molecules and/or large molecules characterization methods.
  • Apply routine and specialized analytical techniques to characterize and quantify small molecules such as linker payload and ADCs.
  • Maintain reagent supplies, notebooks, summarize results in written reports and communicate observations to ensure that the end user receives quality methods in a timely manner. Comply with Quality Principals related to data generation and reporting.
  • Prepare high-quality technical presentations and present internally and externally and participate in scientific discussions.
  • Stays abreast of current literature in scientific areas.
  • Authoring analytical test methods, protocols, reports and other documents.
  • Maintains lab equipment, orders supply for lab and provides general lab support.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have practical experience with some or all the analytical instruments such as LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), capillary electrophoresis and GC for method development, optimization and validation of analytical methods.
  • Experience with the application of separation, compendial, and spectroscopic techniques for the characterization of linker payloads and ADCs including HPLC (RP, SEC, HIC, IEX), gel and capillary electrophoresis (CE, cIEF) is plus.
  • Able to develop and execute independently and/or collaboratively all aspects of analytical methods to support bio-conjugation team, process development, product development, in-process monitoring, stability studies for APIs/drug substances/bioconjugates including authoring and reviewing analytical methods, protocols, and reports for clients and stakeholders. Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
  • Able to communicate scientific data effectively through presentations, protocols, test methods, and reports internally and externally.
  • Maintain a culture of safety and ensure safe work practices within the lab.
  • Adheres to company EHS and quality standards, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and mission.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, clients, and vendors.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil business need.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Organic chemistry or Biochemistry, or related areas with 0-3 years’ industry experience.
  • Master’s degree in chemistry or relevant filed with 3 to 5 years.
  • Proven track record in analytical method development, project leadership and problem solving in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Must have at least 1 year of GMP experience.

Physical Demands

N/A

Working Conditions

Office/ Laboratory environment

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

$70,000-$110,000 Per Annum

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Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Job Summary

Independently work on all aspects of analytical methods, including method development, optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation in areas related to some or all the following: LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), mass spectroscopy, icIEF, capillary electrophoresis, and other small and large molecules characterization methods. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on analytical research related issues. The Senior Scientist, Analytical supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Independently works on analytical method development, method optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation in areas related to LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), mass spectroscopy (TOF, QTOF & SEC-MS), cIEF, capillary electrophoresis, and other small and large molecules characterization methods.
  • Independently plans project responsibilities as a SME for analytical methods, executes activities against timelines, leads project scientific discussions in client meetings.
  • Troubleshoot complex analytical problems involving chromatography, mass spectrometry, sample preparation, instrument performance and column variability.
  • Independently authors and reviews analytical test methods, protocols, and reports and other documents.
  • Review and interpret analytical data, chromatograms, spectra, calculations, and laboratory notebooks to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, and compliance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes, analytical procedures, documentation practices, and quality systems.
  • Prepare and present project status and progress updates to client.
  • Stays abreast of current literature in scientific areas.
  • Liaises with purchasing to follow up on arrivals and help procurement with selection of materials.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have hands-on working experience and deep knowledge in analytical method development, optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation of methods such as LC (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.), mass spectroscopy (TOF, QTOF & SEC-MS), icIEF, Capillary Electrophoresis, and other large molecules characterization methods.
  • Work experience with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) development, bioconjugates. LC/MS method development for characterization of mAb’s, ADC and Oligo-antibody conjugates is plus.
  • Working experience on control strategies for large molecules for DS and DP, phase appropriate national and international regulatory filing strategies.
  • Able to develop and execute independently and/or collaboratively all aspects of analytical methods to support bio-conjugation team, process development, product development, in-process monitoring, stability studies for APIs/drug substances/bioconjugates including authoring and reviewing analytical methods, protocols, and reports for clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at the simultaneously.
  • Be a Subject Matter Expert for the team and support assay troubleshooting, investigations, and improving analytical methods and interpret complex data and perform statistical analysis using appropriate software.
  • Exhibit strong departmental leadership for best practices of technique, instrumentation, regulatory strategy, project management, processes, information organization, and communication.
  • Able to communicate scientific data effectively through presentations, protocols, test methods, and reports internally and externally.
  • Maintain a culture of safety and ensure safe work practices within the lab.
  • Adheres to company EHS and quality standards, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and mission.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, clients, and vendors.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil business need.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Organic chemistry or Biochemistry, or related areas with 2 – 4 years’ experience or master’s degree in chemistry or relavant filed with 5 to 7 years.
  • Proven track record of industry experience.
  • Proven track record in analytical method development, project leadership and problem solving in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Must have at least 1 year of GMP experience.

Physical Demands

N/A

Working Conditions

Office/ Laboratory environment

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

$107,000- $120,000 Per Annum

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ARD Director, Small Molecule

ARD Director, Small Molecule wanted in Princeton, New Jersey to lead the analytical development activities of client projects including small molecule linker payload, APIs, intermediates, monoclonal antibodies, proteins, antibody drug conjugates and other therapeutic modalities. Duties include: Responsible for analytical method development/qualification, product characterization, leading the teams, preparing the presentation for the client meetings and supporting the management team in other activities as needed; contribute to setting analytical strategy, working with clients on analytical work strategies, and in partnership with internal and external Quality colleagues to play key role in the development; Work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on Analytical Research & Development related issues; Manage direct reports; and Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate. Travel to conferences, partner facilities, or other company facilities required as needed or up to 5%.

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field. Requires 2 years of senior-level experience as an analytical chemist or related role in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Experience must include each of the following: developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, qualifying, and validating HPLC methods (SEC, RP, IEX, HIC etc.) for large molecules characterization in cGMP environment; release/stability testing and method development/validation for assay and related substance tests as per FDA regulations; control strategy for large molecules, drug substance and drug products, and phase appropriate method qualifications; and early- and late-stage development of ADC products, including CMC regulatory, Process/Analytical Development, and GMP Manufacturing and QC release and stability testing.

Work location: 350 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; M-F, $182,000- $200,000.00 per year.

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Quality Operations

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

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Bioconjugation

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Operations

 

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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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Senior Director, Business Development (Greater Boston Region)

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Business Development will drive the company’s business development and commercial growth initiatives across its CRDMO service offerings with focus on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs), linker-payloads, and related emerging modalities. The incumbent will be responsible for proactively identifying and building new customer relationships and growing existing accounts in the designated markets to deliver year-on-year sales and pipeline increases. This individual contributor will represent the organization as a business development point of contact for the Greater Boston Region in a wide variety of settings (including conferences, trade shows, client visits, video conferences, phone calls, presentations, etc.). The Senior Director, Business Development will be responsible for expanding the company’s client base, developing strategic accounts and partnerships, identifying new markets and business opportunities, and supporting revenue expansion. The role will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate market opportunities into sustainable business scaling. The Senior Director ensures adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company’s business development and commercial strategy in alignment with overall corporate objectives.
  • Identify and develop new clients, markets, strategic accounts, partnerships, and revenue opportunities at key biotechnology companies, innovators, and pharma companies.
  • Lead business development and sales efforts for ADC/AOC and other bioconjugates, linker-payload synthesis, cGMP manufacturing, FTE services, and other relevant CRDMO service offerings of the company.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and decision makers at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
  • Develop and manage the business development pipeline, including opportunity qualification, forecasting, prioritization, and conversion.
  • Drive expansion of existing accounts through additional programs, services, cross-selling, and strategic relationships.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, funding, pipelines, partnerships, and emerging technologies to identify high-value opportunities.
  • Lead or support major proposals, commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and business agreements in collaboration with R&D, Project Management, Legal, Finance, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other internal functions to ensure effective execution of business opportunities.
  • Provide Executive Leadership with market intelligence, commercial insights, and recommendations on scaling opportunities and strategic priorities.
  • Represent the company at key industry conferences, trade shows, partnering meetings, and client engagements.
  • Effectively promote current technical capabilities and emerging/new technologies as they become available to facilitate generation and closing of new business opportunities.
  • Identify sales opportunities and establish relationships with existing customers to generate future sales, avenues for cross-selling, and repeat business.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for key accounts in assigned territory.
  • Participate in strategy and annual planning meetings.
  • Report to executive management on sales performance and funnel. Develop forecast, budget and track performance.
  • Retain, expand and strengthen client relationships by ensuring high-quality customer service and issue resolution.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Significant experience in discovery CRO services and early clinical phase custom development & cGMP manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies and generate sustainable business growth.
  • Strong knowledge of ADCs, AOCs, linker-payloads, bioconjugation, oligonucleotides, or related technologies preferred.
  • Strong strategic thinking, commercial judgment, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation 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.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related life sciences discipline.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in business development, commercial strategy, strategic partnerships, or related roles within a CRO/CDMO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical organization.
  • Proven track record of new client acquisition, strategic account expansion, revenue generation, and complex commercial negotiations.
  • Experience with strategic partnerships, licensing, collaborations, or technology commercialization is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

N/A

Working Conditions

  • Business travel to tradeshows, conferences, or client meetings (>30%).
  • Home office in Greater Boston region.

Certificates & Licenses Required

N/A

Compensation

  • $185,000 – $220,000 per annum
  • Incentives based on performance

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Human Resources

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Platform Innovation

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Contract Protein BioNMR Associate

This is a 6-month contract position

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven professional 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

  • BS or MS with knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology. Biomolecular NMR data collection.
  • Previous experience in expressing and purifying recombinant proteins from bacterial expression systems.
  • Ability to independently collecting NMR data is a must.
  • 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

$60,000- $65,000 Per Annum

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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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