Business Development Manager

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