Entry Level Development Manager Jobs
New grad development manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Cresta hiring at this level now.
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CDMO/CRO Business Development Manager
Locations: California, Massachusetts, WORK FROM HOME
Job Responsibilities:
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Proactively develop and expand overseas FTE (Full-time Equivalent) clients, explore potential project cooperation opportunities, and promote the signing and implementation of FTE service projects.
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Be responsible for the whole process of client contract negotiation, drafting, review and tracking, ensuring the rationality of terms, compliance with regulations and smooth progress of signing.
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Maintain in-depth communication and stable cooperative relations with existing CDMO clients, regularly conduct client visits and demand follow-up, assist in completing contract renewal and business expansion.
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Real-time track and analyze changes in client business needs, service expectations and industry dynamics, and provide timely and effective feedback to internal teams to support service optimization and project adjustment.
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Collaborate with internal departments including R&D, project management, quality control and customer service to coordinate client communication, demand docking and problem solving, ensuring efficient and stable operation of overseas FTE business.
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Complete business targets assigned by the company, and regularly report business development progress, client status and project implementation.
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or above.
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Major in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or other related fields.
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2+ years of relevant working experience in business development, client expansion or project sales in the pharmaceutical, chemical, CRO/CDMO or related industries; with successful client development and project landing cases is preferred.
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Excellent business negotiation skills, communication skills and client development capabilities; able to independently complete the whole process from client outreach to project closing.
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Strong ability to work under pressure, proactive working attitude, high sense of responsibility and professionalism, and good teamwork spirit.
CDMO/CRO Business Development Manager
Locations: California, Massachusetts, WORK FROM HOME
Job Responsibilities:
-
Proactively develop and expand overseas FTE (Full-time Equivalent) clients, explore potential project cooperation opportunities, and promote the signing and implementation of FTE service projects.
-
Be responsible for the whole process of client contract negotiation, drafting, review and tracking, ensuring the rationality of terms, compliance with regulations and smooth progress of signing.
-
Maintain in-depth communication and stable cooperative relations with existing CDMO clients, regularly conduct client visits and demand follow-up, assist in completing contract renewal and business expansion.
-
Real-time track and analyze changes in client business needs, service expectations and industry dynamics, and provide timely and effective feedback to internal teams to support service optimization and project adjustment.
-
Collaborate with internal departments including R&D, project management, quality control and customer service to coordinate client communication, demand docking and problem solving, ensuring efficient and stable operation of overseas FTE business.
-
Complete business targets assigned by the company, and regularly report business development progress, client status and project implementation.
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or above.
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Major in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or other related fields.
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2+ years of relevant working experience in business development, client expansion or project sales in the pharmaceutical, chemical, CRO/CDMO or related industries; with successful client development and project landing cases is preferred.
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Excellent business negotiation skills, communication skills and client development capabilities; able to independently complete the whole process from client outreach to project closing.
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Strong ability to work under pressure, proactive working attitude, high sense of responsibility and professionalism, and good teamwork spirit.
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Entry Level Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level development manager job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows project coordination, stakeholder communication, or team leadership, even from internships, coursework, or volunteer work. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate organizational skills and follow-through rather than years of experience. Tailoring your resume to highlight those concrete examples, even from academic or part-time settings, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level development managers?
Companies hiring entry level development managers right now include Jobot, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Cresta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. A mix of startups, mid-size technology firms, and established enterprises typically post at this level, often to build out growing product or program teams.
Are there remote entry level development manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still dominate at this stage. About 29% of entry level development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates willing to work in person or in a hybrid arrangement will find the widest range of opportunities.
Are these new grad development manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward that threshold, or invites a portfolio in place of a long work history. Recent graduates entering the field will find relevant openings here.
Which industries hire the most entry level development managers?
Entry Level development manager roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to hire at this level because rapid growth and ongoing project pipelines create demand for organized, early-career professionals who can support program delivery from day one.