Business Development Specialist (APAC)

Location: Japan – Tokyo; the role is based in South Korea.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures medicines through globally connected life sciences teams across more than 30 sites on five continents.

What you will do

• Research biotech companies, pharmaceutical organizations, market trends, and customer needs to identify prospective customers and opportunities.
• Engage biotech companies, venture capital firms, consultants, innovation hubs, and other industry stakeholders through targeted outreach.
• Qualify prospects, follow up on marketing-generated leads, and convert opportunities into leads for Business Development Managers.
• Collaborate with Market Intelligence, Marketing, Commercial Development, Subject Matter Experts, and Proposal teams to communicate hirify.global's capabilities and value propositions.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information in CRM systems.
• Support account targeting, meeting scheduling, outreach, conferences, trade shows, and customer events, including on-site representation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• 0–4 years of experience in commercial, business development, marketing, technical support, or customer-facing roles within Biotech, Pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related industries.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, networking, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with comfort engaging new stakeholders.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Korean language proficiency is required.
• Interest in biotechnology, drug development, and commercial strategy.

Nice to have

• Japanese language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within globally connected teams across five continents.
• Collaborative culture based on Accountability, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Contribute to turning customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies.