Description
About the Role
CancerTools.org is seeking an additional Business Development Associate to join the team in our Boston MA office.
The Business Development Associate position is ideal for a recent life science graduate looking to transition from the lab bench to technology transfer, business development and management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing the number of our academic research institute relationships across the US and associated research tools.
What you’ll do:
Liaising with inventing scientists and technology transfer offices to identify, assess and characterize new cancer tools
Sourcing new licensing and partner opportunities through scientific horizon scanning and account management strategies Onboarding new academic accounts and cancer tools through In-licensing agreement negotiation and closure
Liaising with CancerTools.org management, Finance, Legal departments, etc. as appropriate in areas such as contract management and agreement negotiation
Capturing, uploading and updating research tool and agreement information in Cancer Tools databases
Promoting the CancerTools.org brand and business by active on-campus outreach, conference attendance and social media communication
Reviewing scientific publications to update and supplement the technical data of our existing tools.
This is a great opportunity to join an expanding and sociable team. As part of this expansion, progression opportunities are expected to become available over time with experience. Opportunities include marketing, product management, sales and logistics, out-licensing to commercial organizations, and business management.
Requirements
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree (MSc preferred) with relevant experience in life sciences
Must demonstrate a strong scientific background, especially in oncology, biology, biochemistry, or related field. Laboratory bench experience with cell biology, IHC, immunoassay, western blot, recombinant technologies, and/or mouse models preferred.
A past technology transfer or contract management role would be a plus
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills including pitch presentations, leading meetings, and email writing.
Works well with diverse personalities and capabilities to effectively manage both internal and external stakeholder expectations
Ability to work independently, develop account management strategies, and manage timelines. Must make sound judgements in complex situations and adapt to changing business needs by prioritizing multiple tasks.
Organizational skill with superb attention to detail. Familiarity with databases and IP systems such as Inteum or Wellspring is a plus
Experience using CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce would be preferred
Willing to travel up to 30% of time, primarily throughout North America and mainly within the USA.
Please note that applications will only be accepted from candidates who have proof of their right to work in the US.
About Us
Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest cancer research foundation, spending more than $500 million in funding on research every year. We are home to the global research tools collaborative, CancerTools.org. This is an embracing non-profit global community of researchers, institutes, and societies. All with the collective aim to make novel research tools available to share with the global cancer researcher community, to accelerate cancer discoveries and patient benefit.
We currently partner with scientists and their technology transfer offices at over 180 universities and research institutes worldwide. We offer a single accessible cancer-focused web resource to contribute and access cancer research tools of all types, such as antibodies, cell lines, organoids and mouse models.
Following COVID-19, all staff are now returned to the Boston Office under a highly flexible working arrangement following current Massachusetts guidelines. This can be explored as part of the employment process.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
