Business Development Specialist, Core Biologics
Position Summary:
Field-based role preferably located in the Midwest
Ability to travel 50% of the time
Catalent is a global CDMO partnering with pharma and biotech companies to develop and manufacture complex biologic therapies from early development through commercial scale. Within Catalent’s biologics network, drug substance capabilities include mammalian cell culture, advanced analytical services, and scalable manufacturing supported by a globally integrated commercial and scientific organization. This team plays a critical role in enabling customers to move high-value biologics programs efficiently from opportunity to execution.
As a Business Development Specialist, Core Biologics, you’ll support pipeline generation across cell line development and drug substance services, blending technical selling with data-driven prospecting. Partnering with Account Directors and SMEs, you’ll help drive early client conversations, support opportunity scoping, and use CRM insights to guide territory strategy and identify high-value targets. This role is well suited for someone who is both analytically minded and proactive, relationship-driven, and energized by engaging directly with biopharma stakeholders to build pipelines.
The Role:
Drive new business across cell line development (CLD) and drug substance biologics services through prospecting and lead generation.
Build strong client relationships by demonstrating technical expertise in biologics development (CLD, upstream/downstream, CMC) and positioning Catalent as a strategic partner.
Partner with Account Directors and SMEs to advance and transition opportunities, supporting technical discussions, scoping calls, and solution development.
Lead outreach and meeting coordination with key stakeholders (R&D, Tech Ops, CMC), presenting capabilities and handling initial technical conversations.
Utilize CRM (SFDC) to track pipelines, analyze territory data, and guide prospecting strategy, while reporting on sales activity and market insights.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required.
Prior lab or development experience in biologics strongly preferred, with exposure to cell line development (CLD) a plus.
Experience working with Salesforce (or similar CRM) and using data to manage pipeline and track performance.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to prioritize opportunities and support commercial strategy.
Effective communicator who can collaborate across teams and actively support client-facing activities.
Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment; willing to travel up to 50%.
Why you should join Catalent:
Career growth with a clear path and regular performance reviews
Day-one benefits: medical, dental, vision
401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness perks
Paid time off: 152 hours + 8 holidays
Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and community initiatives
Discounts from 900+ merchants via Perkspot
A mission-driven workplace where your work helps save lives
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences
- Prior lab or development experience in biologics
- Experience working with Salesforce
- Strong analytical mindset
- Effective communication skills
- Highly organized and adaptable
Catalent, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Catalent, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Catalent, Inc..
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is commonly described as roughly 152 hours per year plus about eight paid holidays for U.S. roles. Eligibility and exact counts vary by location, but the allotment is positioned as competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match (often described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6%) is part of the package. The match level is commonly referenced as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, vision, life/disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, commuter and dependent‑care benefits, and wellness programs are offered. Some roles indicate benefits eligibility begins on the first day for direct hires.
Catalent, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. For more information, visit www.catalent.com.
