Business Development Associate (Contract)
Prolific Machines
About this role
A Contract Business Development Associate role supporting top-of-funnel pipeline generation in a biotech or life sciences-focused company. The position involves lead generation, CRM management, and supporting business development operations to increase qualified meetings and strategic partner engagement.
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About Prolific Machines
prolific-machines.comProlific Machines develops a Photomolecular™ cell line development platform that uses optogenetics and AI-driven bioprocess optimization to make difficult protein production simpler and more scalable. By using light to precisely control transcription, secretion pathways, and post‑translational modification genes, the platform can boost titers (up to ~5× reported) and enable expression of hard-to-produce biotherapeutics while improving product quality and consistency. Their solutions are designed for flexibility across development and manufacturing contexts and include collaboration and technical support to integrate into customers’ workflows.
Recent company news
Business WireProlific Machines Announces the Completion of Optogenetic Bioproduction at 200L, Marking the World’s Largest Demonstration of Optogenetics to Date
Apr 17, 2025
PA MediaProlific Machines Appoints Former Catalent Chief Scientific Officer to Board of Directors
May 15, 2025
AgFunderNewsOptogenetics startup Prolific Machines raises $55m series B
Jun 6, 2024
Business WireProlific Machines Selected to Join FDA's Emerging Technology Program, Advancing the Company’s Novel Biomanufacturing Platform
May 21, 2025
Green Queen MediaUsing Light to Make Novel Proteins, Prolific Machines Raises $55M
Jun 6, 2024
About Prolific Machines
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$51k – $71k
per year