Business Development Associate

OpenAI

Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

Champaign, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The Business Development Associate will drive inbound marketing and brand building initiatives while managing sales efforts for MES software and other biotech solutions. They are responsible for maintaining client relationships, tracking deal progress, and ensuring operational excellence through detailed documentation.

We are seeking a Business Development Associate with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong interest in software and AI in bioprocessing, and the ability to handle client interactions and rejection professionally. Experience with content creation and prior roles in sales or marketing are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Inbound marketing

LinkedIn content management

Sales outreach

Software sales

Client relationship management

Bioprocessing

Fermentation

CDMO operations

Lead generation

CRM

Communication

Organizational skills

Content creation

Data tracking

Collaboration

Accountability

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand Building

·       Drive inbound marketing initiatives to generate qualified leads

·       Create and manage LinkedIn content, including posts and campaigns

·       Develop short-form video content to communicate BostonBio’s value proposition

·       Manage newsletter creation and outbound sales campaigns

·       Strengthen BostonBio’s brand presence in the biotech and fermentation space

Sales & Business Development

·       Lead MES software sales efforts, including outreach, demos, and deal execution

·       Support AI and CDMO sales opportunities through cross-functional collaboration

·       Manage client communications, follow-ups, and relationship development

·       Maintain detailed records of all client interactions and deal progress

Operational Excellence

·       Take structured, detailed notes across all client interactions

·       Maintain a high level of organization in pipeline tracking and communications

·       Ensure all external communications are clear, professional, and buttoned-up

Qualifications

Required

·       Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field

·       Strong interest in software, AI, and digital tools in bioprocessing

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Comfortable engaging with clients and handling rejection professionally

·       High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred

·       Exposure to bioprocess lab or manufacturing environments

·       Familiarity with fermentation workflows or CDMO operations

·       Experience with content creation (LinkedIn, video, newsletters)

·       Prior internship or experience in sales, marketing, or client-facing roles

What We’re Looking For

·       Someone who enjoys talking to clients and building relationships

·       Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

·       Strong sense of ownership and accountability

·       Able to balance sales execution with creative marketing efforts

·       Resilient—comfortable hearing “no” and continuing to push forward

The ideal candidate

·       We are a startup! Prospective candidates should enjoy working in a small team with minimal bureaucracy.

·     You’ll enjoy working with us if you like building new things, are highly motivated, proactive and enjoy fast-paced culture, you can effectively work together with team members, partners, and clients in a collaborative environment.

What we offer

·       Salary of $50K to $55K depending on qualifications and experience

·       Relocation assistance (if applicable)

·    Complete benefit package, including 401K match, ESOP, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, and four weeks paid vacation.

·       Significant company stock options.

·     Sponsorship and adjustment of work visas and immigration related support (must be currently a resident of the United States)

Boston Bioprocess Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first — ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

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