Business Development Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Asimov is dedicated to advancing humanity's ability to design living systems, enabling biotechnologies with outsized benefit to society. We are developing a mammalian synthetic biology platform––from cells to software––to enable the design and manufacture of next-generation therapeutics.

We are hiring a Business Development Associate to join our fast-growing Commercial team. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their commercial skills and business acumen, offering high impact for an early- to mid-career professional. You will support strategic territory growth, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute meaningfully to expanding Asimov’s presence across the biopharma ecosystem.

Location: Mid-Atlantic or Southwest U.S. (depending on skillset and team fit)

About the Role

• Support revenue growth by identifying and qualifying new opportunities with biopharma companies, primarily startups, growth-stage firms, and emerging commercial players.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales funnel, including lead generation, outbound outreach, and early-stage relationship development.
• Assist in proposal development and deal structuring, while supporting client communications throughout the business development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical, legal, and operations, to align on partner needs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Represent Asimov at industry events, webinars, and partnering meetings to increase visibility and build relationships.
• Ensure CRM accuracy, track key sales metrics, and support internal reporting and process improvement initiatives.

About You

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles within the life sciences or biotech tools/services sector.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with biomanufacturing and CMC functions, including cell line development, process development, or viral vector production.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and take ownership over time.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) are a plus but not required.

Company Information

Asimov is fueled by a vision to transform biological engineering into a fully-fledged engineering discipline. Should you join our team, you will grow with a constantly evolving organization and push the frontiers of synthetic biology. Company culture is key to Asimov, and ours is a culture of recombination; we believe that our mission can only be achieved by bringing together a diverse team with a mixture of backgrounds and perspectives.