Biotech Business Development Remote Jobs in Utah

Open Date 03/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN44451B Job Title Business Development Specialists Working Title Business Development Specialists Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 50,909 to 112,068 Close Date 06/10/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within the biotech, pharma, and medical device industries. Assist with identification of new business opportunities that may be government or philanthropic partner funded.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective clients through outbound outreach, inbound leads, and networking.
• Conduct introductory and follow-up meetings with potential customers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, capability overviews, and responses to client inquiries, in coordination with internal teams.
• Support proposal development, including coordination with scientific, operational, and financial stakeholders.
• Track and report on business development activities and metrics.
• Represent the Utah DCC at conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Serve as a key external ambassador for the Utah DCC's mission, vision, values, and capabilities.
• Provide environmental scanning and stakeholder feedback to inform program messaging and communications.
• Support digital communications initiatives, including email outreach and coordination of institutional social media channels.
• Liaise with marketing and communications professionals throughout the University.

Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships current and prospective clients.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and proactively with multiple stakeholders.
• MBA.
• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, marketing, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within a CRO, biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environment
• Familiarity with clinical trial services, regulated environments, and life-sciences commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, build pipelines, and engage prospective clients independently.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to conferences and meetings.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams.
  

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