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In this role, you will identify and engage emerging biotech companies, investors, consultants, innovation hubs and industry stakeholders, helping to create valuable connections and generate new business opportunities for our Advanced Synthesis business.\nWorking closely with Business Development Managers, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Commercial Development, and Proposal teams, you will help introduce Lonza's capabilities to prospective customers, support lead generation activities, and contribute to conference and event engagement across the region.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop commercial expertise within the life sciences industry while building a strong foundation in biotechnology business development.\nWhat You’ll Do\nBusiness Development & Lead Generation\nConduct market and company research to identify prospective customers and industry trends.\nEngage with biotech companies, venture capital firms, consultants, and key industry stakeholders through targeted outreach activities.\nQualify prospects and convert them into sales leads and opportunities for Business Development Managers.\nFollow up on marketing-generated leads and support pipeline development activities.\nUtilize tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zymewire, and other market intelligence platforms to identify new opportunities.\nMarket Intelligence & Collaboration\nDevelop a strong understanding of the local biotech landscape and pharma companies, customer needs, and market developments.\nPartner closely with Market Intelligence, Marketing, Subject Matter Experts, Commercial Development, and Proposal teams to effectively communicate Lonza's solutions and value propositions.\nMaintain accurate customer and opportunity information within CRM systems.\nConference & Event Support\nSupport the planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, and customer events.\nAssist with target account selection, meeting scheduling, and pre-event outreach campaigns.\nRepresent Lonza at local and regional industry events to increase market awareness and generate new business opportunities.\nProvide on-site support during conferences and exhibitions.\nWhat we are looking for:\nBachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.\n0-4 years of experience in commercial, business development, marketing, technical support, or customer-facing roles within Biotech, Pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related industries.\nStrong communication, relationship-building, and networking skills.\nHighly motivated, proactive, and comfortable engaging with new stakeholders.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nBusiness-level English proficiency.\nKorean language proficiency is required; additional Japanese language skills would be advantageous.\nInterest in biotechnology, drug development, and commercial strategy.\nAbout Lonza\nAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.\nAt Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.\nReady to shape the future of life sciences? 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