We are seeking a Director of Sales to lead growth efforts for a fast-paced, science-driven organization supporting preclinical drug discovery. This is a high-impact role for a proven sales leader who knows where the opportunities are—and how to win them.
What You’ll Do
You won’t inherit a book of business—you’ll build it.
- Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic, hands-on business development
- Leverage your network across Boston/Cambridge biotech and pharma to generate new opportunities
- Identify, pursue, and close high-value partnerships and client engagements
- Develop tailored, science-driven proposals that clearly differentiate our capabilities
- Build and manage a robust, accurate sales pipeline with clear forecasting and KPIs
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Finance to align strategy, resources, and delivery
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive landscape, and client needs
- Implement scalable processes that create predictable, repeatable revenue growth
What We’re Looking For
This role is not for someone learning the market—you already own your space.
- 10+ years of business development experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO environments
- Strong, active network within Boston and Cambridge life sciences companies
- Proven track record of consistently hitting or exceeding revenue targets
- Deep understanding of preclinical and/or clinical drug development
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling business opportunities
- Experience working with rodent and non-human primate (NHP) models—or the ability to confidently and credibly discuss these models with scientific clients
- Executive presence with strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred
Why This Role
- Direct visibility and partnership with senior leadership
- Opportunity to shape and scale business development strategy
- Work alongside a collaborative, science-focused team
- Make a meaningful impact by helping bring new therapies closer to patients
You’re known in the industry. People take your calls.
You’re energized by the chase and even more by closing.
You don’t wait for opportunities you create them.
If you’re ready to leverage your network, own your pipeline, and drive meaningful growth, we’d love to connect.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of business development experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO environments
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline
- Strong active network within Boston and Cambridge life sciences companies
- Proven track record of hitting or exceeding revenue targets
- Deep understanding of preclinical and/or clinical drug development
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling business opportunities
- Executive presence with strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership and urgency
What We Do
Biomere is a global, nonclinical contract research organization (CRO) with locations on the east and west coast, as well as multiple locations in China (JOINN). Our globality, personal approach and our drive to expedite research timelines, makes us ideally suited to support our clients’ needs. Visit the “CRO Expertise” area of our website at Biomere.com to review our capabilities and resources. Our Facilities are AALAC accredited, OLAW Assured, DEA Licensed, and USDA Registered. JOINN is a pioneer in commercial GLP services and is a leading CRO in China, with facilities in Suzhou, Beijing, Wuzhou and Chongqing. The following differentiators set us apart from many other CROs: • Competitive study-start timing • Largest colony of NHPs available in New England • Enhanced and rapidly growing ocular research program (U.S. and China) • East coast vivarium and headquarters near Boston (Worcester, MA) • New west coast vivarium (San Francisco North Bay area) • Dedicated concierge team skilled in navigating studies placed in China • China concierge team member with over 10 years USDA experience • 20 - 30% savings on studies placed in China At Biomere, It's Personal. Our relationships with our clients are what sets us apart. We are truly driven to expedite your research journey. Make sure to visit The Concourse, our private life science sharing community on our website to take advantage of the resources created for you by KOLs in the life science community. Visit soon! Visit Often! resources are added frequently.
