Job description
Our mission at Asimov is to advance humanity’s ability to design living systems, enabling biotechnologies with outsized benefit to society. We’re developing a mammalian synthetic biology platform––from cells to software––to enable the design and manufacture of next-generation therapeutics.
We’re hiring a (Senior) Business Development Manager to join our fast growing Commercial team and take ownership of one of our two core territories (Mid-Atlantic or Southwest U.S.). This is a senior individual contributor role, with a focus on leadership, autonomy, and strategic ownership—without traditional management hierarchy. While this role does not initially include direct reports, success is measured not only by individual performance but ability to collaborate across teams and drive toward collective goalsWe are seeking a hands-on, results driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to make an immediate impact on Asimov’s commercial growth and strategy.
About the Role:
- Develop and execute territory growth strategies to drive revenue, expand market presence, and position Asimov within the broader biopharma ecosystem—while actively collaborating across the Business Development team.
- Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with biopharma companies ranging from venture-backed startups to emerging commercial-stage players.
- Own the commercial deal process, shaping partnership strategy and driving alignment on terms, proposals, and agreements to achieve territory and organizational goals.
- Contribute to our a culture of openness, growth, and collaboration, modeling initiative, mutual support, and team-oriented success.
- Represent Asimov externally at key conferences, meetings, and industry events to raise visibility, build relationships, and strengthen our reputation in the field.
- Contribute to team success by sharing insights, supporting peers, and reinforcing a culture of accountability and shared learning.
About You:
- 5+ years of commercial experience within biotech, CDMO/CRO services, or life sciences tools. Complemented by 10 years of overall experience in the biotech or life sciences industry.
- Track record of selling bespoke technical services, especially where strategy and creativity were key to customer engagement.
- Deep understanding of CMC, process development, and manufacturing of biologics and/or viral vectors.
- Ability to navigate complex sales cycles, balancing client priorities with internal capabilities and capacity.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
- A scientific or technical background in life sciences (e.g., bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry); advanced degrees (MBA, MS, PhD) are welcome but not required.
We’re fueled by a vision to transform biological engineering into a fully-fledged engineering discipline. Should you join our team, you will grow with a constantly evolving organization and push the frontiers of synthetic biology. Company culture is key to Asimov, and ours is a culture of recombination; we believe that our mission can only be achieved by bringing together a diverse team with a mixture of backgrounds and perspectives.
