**Location/Division Specific Information**This opportunity is to support the Viral Vector Services and Advanced Therapies businesses within the Pharma Services Group (PSG) of Thermo Fisher scientific. Ideally, you will be remotely located in Western Europe and some travelling will be required.**How will you make an impact?**We are looking for an experienced hunter who is familiar with the life sciences industry. Previous experience selling CDMO services is favourable but not essential. This Business Development Associate (BDA) role will seek to uncover new opportunities within the specific service areas of the Pharma Services Group (PSG).The BDA will work within the territory of multiple Business Development Executives (BDEs) to drive new growth opportunities supporting not only the growth of our division but also enabling our clients to make the world a Healthier, Cleaner, and Safer place. The role is fully remote but working closely with other colleagues.**What will you do?**- Research, identify and qualify pharmaceutical and biotech companies within the region for fit with PSG services- Reach out and engage potential client companies with a targeted message about PSG and how we can add value to their project/program- Co-ordinate the establishment of CDAs with new clients and PSG- Work with the BDE to gather information to be able to submit requests for proposals (RFPs) within SalesForce- Interact with SalesForce, ZymeWire and other internal digital tools to enhance and advance opportunities.**How will you get here?****Education**- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as pharmaceutics; chemistry or biology- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.**Experience**- Experience in the life sciences industry with preference given to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry including development, commercial or CDMO exposure**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**- Dynamic and highly self-motivated individual- Strong prospecting skills- Ability to establish and maintain a functional, home office environment to effectively manage assigned responsibilities- Ability to communicate information and new project requirements to enable evaluation and generation of Product proposals by the BDE, Quotations groups and relevant site function- Good personal ballast and resilience- SalesForce familiarity desired.**Working for us**When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.