Senior Business Development Associate

Senior Business Development Associate

We are seeking a driven Business Development Associate to expand our clinical and research partnerships in support of therapeutic discovery. In this role, you will take the lead in selling Patterns value proposition, generating new leads, and building strong relationships with clinical institutions, pharma, CROs, and other strategic partners. Youll be responsible for identifying opportunities, negotiating agreements, and ensuring smooth execution of collaborations that advance Patterns research and business objectives. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of science and business development, combining sales acumen, relationship management, and operational execution in a fast-paced startup environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively generate leads and cultivate new opportunities with hospitals, clinical networks, pharma, CROs, and other potential partners.
• Clearly articulate and sell Patterns value proposition to prospective partners, tailoring the message to their research and operational needs.
• Establish and maintain long-term strategic partnerships to support biospecimen acquisition and collaborative research programs.
• Negotiate and manage sponsored research agreements, ensuring clear terms, timely execution, and alignment with Patterns objectives.
• Generate leads and build relationships with potential pharma partners to advance Patterns clinical programs and pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal scientific teams to align partnership goals with technical and research priorities.
• Represent Pattern Biosciences in meetings, site visits, conferences, and presentations to build brand visibility and credibility.
• Ensure all partnership activities adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, IRB, compliance requirements, etc.).
• Stay current on industry trends and identify emerging opportunities for Pattern to expand its partnerships and market presence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

At Pattern Bio, we design biological circuits at the intersection of synthetic biology and AI for cell-specific targeting of cancer tissue. By integrating data-driven design into every stepfrom DNA constructs to AAV-based delivery systemswe are building precise, rationally engineered, curative therapies. Our cohesive and driven team in South San Francisco is dedicated to curing cancer and saving lives.

$80,000 - $110,000 a year

Compensation details : 80000-110000 Yearly Salary

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