Scientific BD Manager

About Mitra bio

At Mitra Bio, we're not just a skin diagnostics start-up – we're a skin revolution. Armed with the power of epigenomics, we're shattering the norms of skin health by unlocking precious biological insights non-invasively.

Picture this: a world where skin data isn't a secret locked behind invasive biopsies. Our mission? To disrupt the status quo and liberate skin data from its biopsy chains. Diagnostics and groundbreaking treatments demand skin's innermost truths, and we're delivering – no scalpel required.

We extract biological data from the skin using non-invasive sampling, next-generation sequencing and data science. The resulting platform is being used by some of the world’s leading skincare and pharmaceuticals to inform product efficacy and discovery of novel longevity molecules.

We are a seed-stage company backed by Khosla Ventures, Illumina, Innovate UK as well as ex-founders from Rodan & Fields (Unicorn skincare brand), Wayve (self-driving cars) and CoverWallet.

We are a team of young innovators and scientists headquartered in London.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Scientific BD Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our company’s reach in the skincare, academic, and pharmaceutical industries. This role involves managing a wide array of responsibilities including business development, project management, marketing, logistics, and client relations to ensure the successful execution of clinical trial projects.

You will work closely with the founding and executive teams to drive client acquisition, optimize operational workflows, and support strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment that offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and shape the future of our business.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development and Sales:

· Build and manage a robust sales pipeline targeting skincare companies, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical firms.

· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and potential clients.

· Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including collaborations and partnerships.

· Represent the company at industry conferences: submit abstracts, deliver presentations, and network with attendees.

· Draft compelling outreach materials, proposals, and sales pitches to drive client engagement.

2. Project Management:

· Oversee the end-to-end management of clinical trial projects, ensuring timely and successful execution.

· Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., CROs, hospitals, dermatologists, nurses) to manage timelines, logistics, and deliverables.

· Track project milestones and prepare regular status updates for stakeholders.

· Create and maintain project documentation, including contracts, proposals, and operational workflows.

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3. Account Management:

· Act as the primary point of contact for clients during onboarding and throughout the trial process.

· Collaborate with clients to design and customize clinical trials.

· Manage invoicing, client communications, and the seamless delivery of services and data.

· Address and resolve client queries or challenges promptly.

4. Data Analysis and Reporting:

· Work with the data and lab teams to analyze trial results and deliver comprehensive client reports.

· Prepare and present findings in professional PowerPoint presentations tailored to client needs.

· Support data-driven decision-making for product iteration and improvement.

5. Marketing Support:

· Contribute to the creation of newsletters, case studies, and white papers for B2B marketing initiatives.

· Collaborate with the marketing team to craft industry-specific articles and outreach campaigns.

6. Operational and Logistical Support:

· Partner with the lab manager to oversee the timely shipment of sampling kits and supplies to clients.

· Implement efficient client onboarding processes, including the creation of surveys and documentation via tools like SurveyMonkey and internal systems.

· Research and recommend CRM tools and software to enhance operational efficiency.

7. Product Development Contribution:

· Provide insights and feedback to the product team based on client interactions and project findings.

What you’ll need

– 2-5 years previous experience working in clinical trials, scientific sales roles in start-ups or fast-paced environment.

– PhD or Masters Degree in Genomics, Biology, Natural Sciences or Aging is preferred

– Strong passion for scientific sales, marketing, and drive to continuous improvement

– You have incredible organisational skills and can juggle multiple projects at once with attention to detail

– An analytical mindset and willingness to apply to day-to-day operations.

– A team player mentality – you are motivated by shared goals

– You are hands-on

– You are passionate about skin longevity, genomics and public health

What we offer

– Competitive salary depending on experience

– 25 days of holidays excluding bank holidays in the UK

– Hybrid working structure: We offer the team the option to work from home 2 days a week (Please do not apply if you wish to be 100% remote)

– Share options package, so you can own part of the company

• – Great interdisciplinary team working to solve one of the hardest problems in dermatology