Associate Director of Business Development, Synthetic Biology

Synthetic Biology is becoming a key tool for developing new drugs, sustainable biomanufacturing, creating genetically modified organisms, and learning the genetic underpinnings of life.

Are you ready to join a new Synthetic Biology team which has developed exciting new DNA Synthesis technologies for use in reshaping biology? Are you energized by working directly with clients in a B2B and B2C environment to develop new business opportunities? Do you thrive in an environment with diversity, communication, collaboration, and teamwork as the core values?

As the Associate Director of Business Development, Synthetic Biology, you will help to promote the awareness of an exciting new DNA synthesis technology to the life science community and lead and oversee activities to grow partnerships in the field of Synthetic Biology. You will work closely with the local and overseas commercial teams to maximize the value of key products and customer relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Serve as one of the company’s primary interfaces to Synthetic Biology customers and collaborators in the North America region
• Work closely with the Head of Synthetic Biology to support and refine the commercial strategy, sales tactics, and marketing strategy and materials
• Maintain and nurture valuable relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and business partners
• Coordinate with business development and marketing teams to design and execute voice of customers (VoC) initiatives to enhance market awareness and adoption of related technologies and products.
• Perform business and competitive analysis and report to corporate leadership on a regular basis
• Attend national and regional conferences, trade shows, online events, and corporate meetings as needed.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• San Jose office, but qualified candidates may be eligible for remote work
• Up to 25% travel, including conference attendance
• Some international travel may be required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING US

• Minimum of 2 years of customer-facing experience in the Synthetic Biology or Oligonucleotide industry
• Proficiency in selling DNA and other reagent products or services is required
• Strong understanding of the Synthetic Biology field and market is required

WHAT YOUR EDUCATION LOOKS LIKE

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.

HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU

The base salary range for this position is $ 130-160K*

• Annual bonus plan to say thank you for all your hard work.
• Annual gym membership reimbursement to keep you healthy.
• Employee discount program to save you some money.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents (including domestic partners) a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. STOmics contributes to the benefits package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Assistance
• 20 PTO days and 11 holidays per year

STOmics provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, veteran or uniformed service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

*The actual compensation paid to any individual for this position may vary depending on factors such as experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.