Business Development Associate

About Boston Bioprocess

Boston Bioprocess is a rapidly growing CDMO focused on fermentation-based production of food & beverage ingredients, specialty enzymes, ag-biologics, and SAF. Our mission is to help fermentation product companies develop a scalable process for large-scale production.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to join our growing commercial team. This is an on-site, full-time position in Champaign ideal for entry-level to early-career candidates with experience in sales, marketing, customer success, or other commercial functions, particularly within biotech, life sciences, or adjacent technical sectors.

This role will work on the front lines of Boston Bioprocess's commercial expansion. A successful candidate will support lead generation, manage outbound campaigns, contribute to strategic marketing initiatives, and help build strong relationships with prospective clients. This position reports directly to the Director of Business Development and is well-suited for someone with a technical or scientific background who thrives at the intersection of science and business.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients across key markets including food ingredients, enzymes, ag-biologics, SAF, and biopharma
• Conduct outbound outreach via , email, and lead generation platforms, and qualify leads through structured discovery aligning with BBP offerings
• Maintain clean, organized CRM data (HubSpot), ensuring all contacts, activities, and lead stages are accurately captured .
• Support preparation of proposals, NDAs, and onboarding materials to advance qualified opportunities
• Track lead source effectiveness and contribute to developing dashboards that improve visibility into the sales funnel
• Guide BD strategy by monitoring industry trends and compiling targeted market research reports on both emerging technologies and competitor activities
• Conduct segment-level landscape research (e.g., enzymes, Cas9, ag-biologics) to support targeting and messaging
• Draft and schedule posts to promote BBP's capabilities, milestones, and thought leadership
• Support planning and follow-up for conferences, including managing attendee tracking, coordinating outreach, and ensuring CRM updates
• Contribute to the development of pitch decks, one-pagers, and marketing collateral aligned with BD goals and client needs

Expected Skills and Proficiencies

The Ideal Candidate

What We Offer

Boston Bioprocess Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

The pay range for this role is :

50,000 - 55,000 USD per year(United States)

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