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. Founded 1832, NAGASE Group now has 114 group companies, spanning over 32 countries, with more than 7,000 team members worldwide. By bringing together good science with great people our customized solutions shape the future of our ever-changing world.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Are you a well-connected biopharma professional with a passion for advancing cutting‑edge biologics? We’re seeking a Business Development Manager to expand our footprint within the U.S. pharmaceutical and biologics CDMO landscape—specifically in the rapidly growing antibody drug market.

In this high‑impact, entrepreneurial role, you will lead new business development efforts, build strategic relationships with R&D and procurement leaders, and champion our specialized ingredient portfolio—particularly saccharides—supporting biologics API manufacturing projects. You’ll serve as a key bridge between U.S. customers and our global colleagues in Japan, helping drive collaboration, innovation, and commercial success.

• 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

• 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

• Strategic Impact: Play a direct role in expanding our presence in the growing antibody therapeutics market.
• Autonomy & Flexibility:
  Part‑time, remote‑based role with meaningful ownership of your territory. Hours per week will be 10–20.
• Length of Service:
  Contract Role which will last from 6 months to 1 year (extension as needed).
• Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with international colleagues and contribute to cross‑border innovation.
• High Visibility: Engage directly with senior R&D and procurement stakeholders at leading pharmaceutical organizations.

Domestic and international travel will be required based on business needs. A valid driver’s license and passport are required.

This is a remote position.