Business Development Associate

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The Business Development Associate will work remotely alongside with talented peers on a rewarding
non-profit cause that makes a difference in the rare disease communities.

The Business Development Associate will support development initiatives by
participating in strategy development, outreach, market research, and material development
(i.e. pitch decks).

The Business Development Associate will spearhead development
efforts will have the opportunity to build the business
development and operations team.

Position Responsibilities:

● Perform market research on international rare disease markets.
● Create and implement lead generation strategies and campaigns working towards achieving
team’s KPIs.
● Research and identify a list of prospective partners that align with Rare Genomics Institute’s
mission.
● Conduct ongoing email outreach to secure international partnership opportunities.
● Participate in business development activities, identifying the appropriate contacts within the
corporation to contact and securing a meeting to present partnership opportunities.
● Present RG's vision to international organizations and funders.


Desired Skills and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or business related field preferred.
● Experience working in a sales or marketing environment required.
● Experience in lead generation campaigns preferred.
● Developing market entry strategies for emerging global markets preferred.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● 2-5 hour commitment each week (required).
● Work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment.

Nice to Have:

● Foreign language fluency is a plus.
● Experience in utilizing communication platforms such as Skype, WeChat and WhatsApp.
● Knowledge of corporate businesses and potential partners.
● Sensitivity to working with culturally diverse constituents.
● Willingness to roll up your sleeves and go above and beyond. Ideally experienced with a lean organization.