Lyonbiopôle Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

About the Company

As a French leading biocluster, Lyonbiopole Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes aims to federate the actors of innovation, to connect and promote them internationally and to support the emergence and development of innovative technologies, products and services to address global healthcare challenges.
Lyonbiopole Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes gathers a community of more than 250 members among which world-class leaders, innovative small and medium size companies, research centers and university hospitals. At the center of this ecosystem, Lyonbiopole brings its members altogether to imagine the future of medicine and to develop breakthrough healthTech innovation available for tomorrow's patients.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lyonbiopôle Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Job Title

Business Development Executive – Biotech & Pharma – LYON – France

Job Description

**Job Title** Business Development Executive – Biotech & Pharma **Role Summary** Drive commercial growth for a CRO specializing in mass‑spectrometry bioanalysis. Work under the CEO to acquire new clients, strengthen relationships with existing biotech and pharmaceutical partners, and expand market presence across Europe. **Expectations** - Achieve agreed revenue targets within an 8‑month fixed‑term contract - Build a robust pipeline of prospective clients in the biotech and pharma sectors - Collaborate with marketing to develop sales collateral and campaign strategies - Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings - Provide regular market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform strategy **Key Responsibilities** - Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across Europe - Conduct client needs assessments and propose tailored CRO solutions - Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements - Maintain accurate activity records in CRM and generate weekly/weekly reports - Coordinate with R&D, analytical, and regulatory teams to ensure delivery alignment - Participate in product training and stay current on mass‑spectrometry and proteomics innovations - Support marketing initiatives (webinars, white papers, case studies) and manage social media presence **Required Skills** - Strong B2B sales and negotiation capabilities - In‑depth understanding of biotech and pharmaceutical product development, especially bioanalysis and proteomics - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in a fast‑paced environment - Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office suite - Multilingual proficiency is a plus (English + French) **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred) - Minimum 3–5 years of sales or business‑development experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, preferably within a CRO - Relevant certifications in sales (e.g., Certified Sales Professional) or life‑science product knowledge are advantageous but not mandatory.

Rhône, France

On site

31-12-2025