Business Development Lead

**Location:** Hybrid from our RTP office OR Fully Remote based on the East Coast **The Mission: Why We Exist** Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer, healthier lives, using the power of genomics. Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time. **Role Purpose** As our Business Development Lead, you'll be a driven, scientifically-minded commercial professional helping to grow Mystra’s penetration into the pharma and biotech market. You'll own your pipeline, build real relationships with client R&D and data teams, and play a hands-on role in selling Mystra and our specialised consultancy services. Operating in one of the most exciting growth areas in life sciences, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone with commercial ambition who is ready to take genuine ownership. You will help clients solve complex challenges through a mix of technology and expert advisory, materially shaping a market-leading business where your contribution will be highly visible and valued. **A Day in the Life** **New Business Development:** You'll identify, qualify, develop, and close opportunities across pharma and biotech - connecting with potential clients virtually and aconferences and events, building pipeline, and leading sales conversations that connect Mystra's capabilities to real research challenges. **Client Relationships:** You'll develop an understanding of your clients' R&D and data priorities, and build trusted relationships with scientific and commercial stakeholders and keeping them engaged throughout the sales process and beyond. **Market Awareness:** You'll stay curious about what's happening across the life sciences landscape, bringing insights from client conversations back to the team and helping evolve our positioning and messaging. **Sales Operations:** You'll keep your pipeline accurate and up to date in our CRM, contributing to forecasting and reporting that helps the wider team plan effectively. **Internal Collaboration:** You'll work closely with Consulting, Product, Science, and Marketing colleagues - sharing what you're hearing in the market and helping ensure our sales approach reflects genuine customer need. **Who You Are** - You have experience in SaaS or enterprise technology sales into pharma or biotech - you understand how these organisations buy and what matters to them. - You've engaged with research or R&D teams inside pharma or biotech companies and know how to build credibility in a scientific environment. - You have an interest in genetics or genomics - whether from your academic background or professional experience - and you're confident talking about what advanced genetic data can do. - You communicate clearly and enthusiastically when presenting to a mixed scientific and commercial audience. - You're proactive, organised, and genuinely excited by the prospect of building something - this is a role where your energy and initiative will make a real difference. - A degree in life sciences, business, or a related field is expected. **Your Package** We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment. ### **Compensation & Growth** - **Competitive Salary**: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure top-of-market compensation. - **Clear Career Path:** A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and…