Nagase America LLC is a global leader in innovative products and solutions through expertise in chemicals, plastics, electronics, automotive and life sciences. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their footprint within the U.S. pharmaceutical and biologics CDMO landscape, specifically in the antibody drug market.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with U.S.-based pharmaceutical companies and biologics CDMOs
- Build strong relationships with bioprocess R&D leaders, sourcing professionals, and decision-makers
- Position and promote our saccharide and ingredient capabilities for biologics API manufacturing
- Lead and coordinate technical discussions between customers and internal scientific teams
- Drive project momentum—tracking progress, resolving challenges, and ensuring forward movement
- Support cross-cultural collaboration by facilitating communication between U.S. clients and Japan-based colleagues
- Represent the company at industry meetings, customer sites, and relevant scientific forums
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of business development or sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry (10+ preferred)
- Demonstrated success in pharmaceutical excipients, biologics APIs, or the antibody drug market
- Established industry network within antibody drug manufacturers, CDMOs, researchers, and industry associations
- Strong understanding of biologics development and manufacturing processes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to open doors and create new opportunities
- Confident communicator who can translate technical capabilities into compelling business value
- Skilled presenter comfortable engaging both scientific and commercial audiences
- Domestic and international travel will be required based on business needs
- A valid driver's license and passport are required
- 10+ years of business development or sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry