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Title: Sterile Drug Product Business Development Executive (REMOTE)
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Division/Site Specific Information
The Business Development Executive – DP Steriles will be based in the West Coast/Mid-Central Territory, where you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. You will support our Pharma Services Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific and play an important role in our company's success.
About the Pharma Services Group
As part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG), we lead the way in drug development, clinical trial logistics, and commercial manufacturing through our Patheon brand. With over 55 global locations, we support clients at every stage—from API and biologics to viral vector services, formulation, logistics, and full-scale commercial manufacturing.
Discover Impactful Work:
In the Business Development Executive (Drug Product Services) dynamic position, you will drive revenue growth by securing new business opportunities in Drug Product Development and Commercial Manufacturing Services. Your expertise in strategy and relationship-building will position Patheon as the go-to solution for clients across the West Coast predominately CA or Mid-Central United States (TX, NM, AZ, WY, MN, NE, OK, CO, ND, SD, KS).
A Day in the Life:
Identify new molecule opportunities with both prospective and existing clients.
Showcase our competitive advantages and tailor solutions to maximize value.
Develop a deep understanding of funding mechanisms for small and emerging clients.
Represent Thermo Fisher at tradeshows, conferences, and seminars, expanding your network.
Lead proposal development and play a key role in contract negotiations.
Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent industry experience) required.
Experience
5+ years of successful sales experience in Drug Product Services.
Strong connections within major pharmaceutical organizations in the territory.
Preferred background in Process Development/Commercial Manufacturing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Engaging presenter with the ability to connect at senior management levels.
Highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced industry.
Proficiency in Salesforce, Outlook, Teams, Zymewire, and other sales tools.
Willingness to travel within the territory, attend trade shows, and work remotely.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, quarterly sales incentive, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $102,200.00–$153,350.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Title: Sterile Drug Product Business Development Executive (REMOTE)
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Division/Site Specific Information
The Business Development Executive – DP Steriles will be based in the West Coast/Mid-Central Territory, where you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. You will support our Pharma Services Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific and play an important role in our company's success.
About the Pharma Services Group
As part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG), we lead the way in drug development, clinical trial logistics, and commercial manufacturing through our Patheon brand. With over 55 global locations, we support clients at every stage—from API and biologics to viral vector services, formulation, logistics, and full-scale commercial manufacturing.
Discover Impactful Work:
In the Business Development Executive (Drug Product Services) dynamic position, you will drive revenue growth by securing new business opportunities in Drug Product Development and Commercial Manufacturing Services. Your expertise in strategy and relationship-building will position Patheon as the go-to solution for clients across the West Coast predominately CA or Mid-Central United States (TX, NM, AZ, WY, MN, NE, OK, CO, ND, SD, KS).
A Day in the Life:
Identify new molecule opportunities with both prospective and existing clients.
Showcase our competitive advantages and tailor solutions to maximize value.
Develop a deep understanding of funding mechanisms for small and emerging clients.
Represent Thermo Fisher at tradeshows, conferences, and seminars, expanding your network.
Lead proposal development and play a key role in contract negotiations.
Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent industry experience) required.
Experience
5+ years of successful sales experience in Drug Product Services.
Strong connections within major pharmaceutical organizations in the territory.
Preferred background in Process Development/Commercial Manufacturing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Engaging presenter with the ability to connect at senior management levels.
Highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced industry.
Proficiency in Salesforce, Outlook, Teams, Zymewire, and other sales tools.
Willingness to travel within the territory, attend trade shows, and work remotely.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, quarterly sales incentive, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $102,200.00–$153,350.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients or partners
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Experience with contract negotiation and closing complex multi-stakeholder deals
Tips for Your Business Development Job Search
Quantify pipeline and revenue contributions
Business development resumes live or die on numbers. Replace vague claims like 'grew partnerships' with specifics: how many deals you closed, what contract values you managed, and how your pipeline activity translated into revenue for the business.
Tailor your outreach strategy to the role
A BD role at a Series A startup expects a hunter who builds from scratch. An enterprise BD role expects someone who works existing accounts and navigates long sales cycles. Read the job description carefully and mirror its language back in your application materials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Map your experience to the target market
If you're moving from consumer to B2B or from one vertical to another, add a brief summary line that explains the transfer. Hiring managers want to see that you understand their buyer, not just that you can sell generally.
Prepare a deal narrative for interviews
Most business development interviews include a deal walk-through. Pick one complex partnership or sale you closed and practice explaining how you identified the opportunity, navigated stakeholders, handled objections, and got it over the finish line.
Negotiate comp structure, not just base salary
BD offers often include variable components tied to deal milestones or revenue thresholds. Before you negotiate, ask how quota is set, what the average attainment looks like, and whether uncapped commission is realistic or just a number on paper.
Business Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business developments?
Jobot, Rippling, and Cornerstone Caregiving are hiring the most business developments right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest at growth-stage technology companies and enterprise software firms expanding into new verticals.
How many business development jobs are remote?
About 66% of business development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in go-to-market hiring. Partnership and alliance management roles skew most remote, while field-based or market-expansion roles typically require in-person presence in a target geography.
How do you become a business development?
Most business development professionals start in sales, account management, or a customer-facing role where they build familiarity with deal cycles and buyer behavior. From there, moving into BD typically means taking on partnership projects, cross-functional initiatives, or strategic accounts. Developing strong skills in financial modeling, negotiation, and stakeholder communication accelerates the transition significantly.
How do you get hired in business development with little experience?
Focus on roles titled business development representative or associate, which are structured as entry points with coaching and quota ramp periods. Highlight any experience building relationships, identifying opportunities, or closing outcomes in internships, student organizations, or adjacent roles. A clear narrative about why you want to work in BD for that specific company's market goes further than a polished resume alone.
What does the business development interview process look like?
Most business development interviews run three to five rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your background and deal experience. Later rounds typically include a case study or take-home scenario where you map out a go-to-market approach or partnership strategy, then a final panel with cross-functional leaders who assess your communication style and strategic thinking.
Where can I find and apply to business development jobs?
You can find and apply to business development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, seniority, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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