Scientific business development manager

Company Description

MNDL Bio is revolutionizing biotech production through an advanced computational platform that optimizes gene expression. Our AI-powered technology helps companies significantly increase protein yields, reduce development timelines, and lower production costs. Founded on breakthrough research and algorithms developed by CSO Prof. Tamir Tuller, our solution has been consistently validated through successful collaborations with leading biotech companies and researchers. Winner of the 2023 Coller Startup Competition, MNDL Bio is committed to making protein production more efficient and sustainable.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Scientific Business Development Manager located in Herzliya. The Scientific Business Development Manager will help grow and scale our strategic partnerships. This role bridges the gap between deep technical understanding and external business engagement, ideal for someone who can both sell and explain science.

You’ll work closely with the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and scientific team to identify prospects, develop relationships, and convert them into impactful collaborations across CROs, academic groups, and industry partners. You’ll play a critical role in advancing the visibility, adoption, and commercial success of MNDL Bio’s platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential partners across biotech, CRO, and academic sectors, and manage the full BD lifecycle from outreach to closing.
• Scope and articulate partner-specific use cases that highlight the scientific and commercial value of MNDL Bio’s platform.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to assess feasibility, define collaboration plans, and support project execution post-signing.
• Provide scientific guidance to partners during experiment planning, onboarding, troubleshooting, and protocol design.
• Represent MNDL Bio externally via conferences, webinars, case studies, and educational content to drive visibility and thought leadership.
• Track partner pipeline and KPIs, contribute to grant opportunities and proposal writing, and feed partner insights into platform and strategy development.

Qualifications

• Degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, or related field (PhD a plus)
• 5–8 years of experience in R&D, business development, or partnerships
• Solid grasp of synthetic gene design, host expression platforms, and techniques to optimize protein production in biological systems
• Experience in writing grant applications or research collaborations
• Hands-on approach, comfortable planning experiments and interfacing with scientists
• Clear communicator, both scientifically and commercially
• Strong organizational skills and comfort in a fast-paced startup environment