Sales Development Representative

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Cranberry Township, PA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology
The Role
The Sales Development Representative will participate in a training program to gain skills in business development, including research, lead generation, and client outreach. Responsibilities include supporting sales activities, contributing to outreach campaigns, and developing an understanding of the company’s platforms and the life sciences ecosystem.
Summary Generated by Built In

Life Science Connect creates B2B Platforms designed to connect life science professionals with the information, people, and organizations that can help them advance their lifesaving and life-improving therapies. These connection platforms enable the collaboration needed to rapidly bring these therapies to market. Our work is not just about media; it’s about building the crucial connections that drive medical innovation forward. 
 
Through strategic content delivery, data-driven insight, and a platform built for genuine engagement, we help suppliers reach and build relationships with buyers across the full life sciences ecosystem, from early drug discovery through development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization. By aligning visibility and intent with action, we help clients connect their brand media investment to demand generation and sales pipeline and position themselves to influence the market in ways that create lasting impact. 

Position Overview 

The Sales Development Representative (Rotational Development Program) is an immersive experience designed to train and develop the next generation of business development professionals. Participants rotate through all key phases of our business development process. They will start by learning the market, the industry, and our sales process, then study the basics of new business acquisition and account growth progressing into putting those skills into practice. All of this is geared towards gaining a holistic understanding of our sales strategy. As participants progress, they transition from shadowing and supporting senior team members to managing select accounts and conducting early client outreach calls. 

Key Responsibilities 

Participate in structured rotations across research, lead generation, outreach, appointment setting, and account engagement functions.  
Develop a foundational understanding of Life Science Connect’s platforms, client offerings, and the life sciences ecosystem. 
Support sales team members in prospecting and appointment setting activities while learning the best practices of our sales methodology and process. 
Contribute to targeted outreach campaigns under the guidance of senior sales leaders. 
Gain exposure to key client conversations, strategy development, and performance measurement. 
Demonstrate growth in communication, business acumen, and solution alignment through measurable performance milestones throughout the program. 

Required Skills and Competencies 

Curiosity and learning mindset: Demonstrated desire to understand client needs, industry dynamics, and business development processes. 
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate insights and ideas clearly. 
Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate information into actionable insights. 
Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with peers and mentors across departments. 
Drive and accountability: Commitment to personal and professional growth through feedback and results-driven learning. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. 
Commitment to a career in sales, business development, or life science commercialization. 
Strong organizational skills and comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment. 
Prior internship or work experience in marketing, sales, or life sciences preferred but not required. 

Why Join Us? 

Be a key part of a growing growth team, shaping the future of a proactive and growing company with a profound mission. 
Work with a talented, disciplined, and passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that truly make a difference. 
The opportunity to make a significant impact on an industry that improves the lives of millions. 
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. 

Rotational Focus Areas 

Throughout the SDR Program, participants complete four key rotations that build progressive sales and communication skills: 

• Lear the market, our business, our sales process, and our value. 
• Master the basics of New Business Acquisition  
• Understand the basics of Customer growth 
• Execute new business acquisition 

Program Benefits and Growth Path 

• Accelerated development plan combining structured training, mentorship, and real-world experience. 
• Clear promotion pathway into Manager, Emerging Growth Accounts upon successful completion. 
• Exposure to senior leadership, sales enablement tools, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, client success, and analytics. 
• Opportunity to contribute directly to Life Science Connect’s mission to accelerate success for life science professionals and organizations. 

. Participants rotate through all key phases of our business development process. They will start by learning the market, the industry, and our sales process, then study the basics of new business acquisition and account growth progressing into putting those skills into practice. All of this is geared towards gaining a holistic understanding of our sales strategy. As participants progress, they transition from shadowing and supporting senior team members to managing select accounts and conducting early client outreach calls. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Participate in structured rotations across research, lead generation, outreach, appointment setting, and account engagement functions.  
  • Develop a foundational understanding of Life Science Connect’s platforms, client offerings, and the life sciences ecosystem. 
  • Support sales team members in prospecting and appointment setting activities while learning the best practices of our sales methodology and process. 
  • Contribute to targeted outreach campaigns under the guidance of senior sales leaders. 
  • Gain exposure to key client conversations, strategy development, and performance measurement. 
  • Demonstrate growth in communication, business acumen, and solution alignment through measurable performance milestones throughout the program. 

Required Skills and Competencies 

  • Curiosity and learning mindset: Demonstrated desire to understand client needs, industry dynamics, and business development processes. 
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate insights and ideas clearly. 
  • Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate information into actionable insights. 
  • Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with peers and mentors across departments. 
  • Drive and accountability: Commitment to personal and professional growth through feedback and results-driven learning. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. 
  • Commitment to a career in sales, business development, or life science commercialization. 
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment. 
  • Prior internship or work experience in marketing, sales, or life sciences preferred but not required. 

Why Join Us? 

  • Be a key part of a growing growth team, shaping the future of a proactive and growing company with a profound mission. 
  • Work with a talented, disciplined, and passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that truly make a difference. 
  • The opportunity to make a significant impact on an industry that improves the lives of millions. 
  • Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. 

Rotational Focus Areas 

Throughout the SDR Program, participants complete four key rotations that build progressive sales and communication skills: 

• Lear the market, our business, our sales process, and our value. 
• Master the basics of New Business Acquisition  
• Understand the basics of Customer growth 
• Execute new business acquisition 

Program Benefits and Growth Path 

• Accelerated development plan combining structured training, mentorship, and real-world experience. 
• Clear promotion pathway into Manager, Emerging Growth Accounts upon successful completion. 
• Exposure to senior leadership, sales enablement tools, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, client success, and analytics. 
• Opportunity to contribute directly to Life Science Connect’s mission to accelerate success for life science professionals and organizations. 

Life Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

  • Medical/vision/prescription/dental coverage for you and your family
  • 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
  • 13 company-paid holidays

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role
To view all our job postings and showcases for some of our employees, visit: https://lifescienceconnect.com/careers/.

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The Company
HQ: Cranberry Township, PA
99 Employees

What We Do

Life Science Connect is a network of life science communities dedicated to a better way of connecting professionals and suppliers to advance the pace of research, development, manufacturing, and the use of life science innovations.

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