WuXi AppTec · 9 hours ago
Business Development Associate
United States
Contract
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWuXi AppTec is a company focused on supporting growth in the pharmaceutical industry. The Business Development Associate is responsible for identifying new client opportunities, managing data pipelines, and supporting the sales team with organized insights and outreach efforts.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceOutsourcingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identify potential clients through monitoring of industry news, funding announcements, internal referrals and commercial databases. Conduct outreach and coordinate meetings with Business Development Managers/Directors (BDM/Ds)
Monitor and manage client activity and data in the CRM system to ensure accuracy and visibility for the sales and operations teams
Conduct geographic and demographic analyses of current and prospective clients to identify growth opportunities, enhance market penetration, increase client engagement, and support revenue generation through targeted outreach and proposal activity
Process and integrate corporate marketing intelligence with WuXi Biology and Discovery Services insights. Provide summarized, actionable reports tailored for the BD team
Assist BDM/Ds in efforts to drive revenue generation, including managing lead lists from other divisions and executing initial client outreach
Develop compelling messaging to promote WuXi LTD’s services, capabilities, and new offerings to prospective clients
Maintain a working knowledge of WuXi LTD’s service offerings, value proposition, and differentiators from both a technical and market perspective
Maintain knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools used across the LTD sales organization. Conduct or participate in training as needed to stay current with systems and data sources
Help BDM/D with RFIs, RFQs, Contracts, POs, and overdue invoices as requested
Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and internal sales meetings as needed to support client engagement and lead generation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, statistics, or business preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Minimum 2 years of experience in market data analysis
Strong project management skills
Client Service skills
Skilled in data analysis with the ability to interpret complex market/sales data
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated success managing multiple opportunities
Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Travel required is less than 20%
Ability to work closely and collaboratively with other functional groups, both internal and external to the company
Excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong people management skills, leading by example with a high level of emotional intelligence
Fluent in English in both writing and speaking is a must, with good communication skills key to working across multiple time zones and cultures
Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies
Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions
Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
Capability to travel, including navigating airports and carrying luggage
Fine motor skills for operating computers, keyboards and other office tools
Occasional lifting and carrying of event supplies up to 20-50 pounds, for conferences and promotional events
Ability to stand for moderate periods during presentations, meetings or events
Preferred
Understanding of the CRO industry preferred
Life science or preclinical research experience, along with business development experience preferred
Experience with CRM tools, especially Salesforce, preferred
Experience with market data tools, such as Global Data, Sales Navigator, and Cortellis, preferred
Company
WuXi AppTec
WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable companies in the pharmaceutical.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59BKey Investors
Eight Roads Ventures
2025-03-03Acquired
2018-05-08IPO
2016-03-06Debt Financing· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Ge Li
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
MarketScreener
2025-12-22
South China Morning Post
2025-12-19
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