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Valley Forge Pharma Is Hiring A Business Development Associate
Join Valley Forge Pharma — a forefront leader in peptide therapeutics and CDMO services, seeking a bilingual Business Development Associate to strengthen our global outreach! 🌐
Valley Forge Pharma is a distinguished Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), specializing in peptide therapeutics. We provide extensive services from early development through to commercialization, adhering to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Position: Business Development Associate (Bilingual Mandarin/English)
- Department: BD
- Reports to: VP, BD
- Location: Malvern, PA, USA
- Supervisory Responsibility: None
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Position Type: Full Time
- Travel Requirements: 2 times per year
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week, M-F 9-5, on-site in Malvern, PA (with optional communication with China 2-3 nights/week for less than 1 hour; flexibility given)
- Benefits: See our careers page
🔹 Job Description
Sales Support & Order Handling
- Serve as a primary contact for customer communication regarding orders and inquiries, ensuring prompt follow-up.
- Prepare and deliver accurate, timely quotations.
- Coordinate seamlessly with Sales, Production, QC/QA, Logistics, and Finance teams to meet quality and delivery timelines.
- Manage domestic and international shipments, including customs clearance.
- Address product or delivery issues through team collaboration and communicate corrective actions to clients.
- Update and maintain CRM records and generate sales and operational reports regularly.
- Support operational activities such as sample coordination, testing, and process improvements.
- Assist warehouse operations, including inventory reconciliation.
- Contribute to trade show preparations and post-event follow-up activities.
🔹 Cross-Border Operations & Coordination
- Act as a liaison between U.S. and China teams to facilitate effective communication and aligned priorities.
- Coordinate workflows across teams to prevent delays in inventory and order processing.
- Share updates on new product availability, pricing, MOQs, and lead times.
- Gather and manage required documentation for customer support, regulatory compliance, and audit purposes.
- Handle technical inquiries related to methods, specifications, and stability between clients and manufacturing teams.
🔹 Requirements & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Mandarin.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience with technical documentation such as COAs, SDSs, and GMP compliance is preferred.
- Knowledge of global shipping processes and regulatory documentation is a plus.
- 0–3 years of experience in business development, sales operations, or account management; B2B experience preferred.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, thrives in fast-paced environments.
🔧 Tools & Technology
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- CRM software experience is a plus.
🏢 Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Stationary position with occasional movement, equipment operation, and reaching items.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 30 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Effective communication and information exchange capabilities.
🌟 Equal Opportunity & Additional Disclaimers
Biopeptek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws. For accommodations during the application process, contact the HR Department at 610-643-4881.
Applicants' rights:
Note: This description is not exhaustive and may change. Employment is at-will, and we do not sponsor visas. Unsolicited resume submissions via search firms without a proper agreement will be the company's sole property, and no fees will be paid unless under an existing agreement.
🎁 Benefits Summary
- 100% employer-paid Medical HMO
- Medical PPO & Dental PPO
- Vision coverage
- Employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D & Short-Term Disability
- 4% 401(k) Match (Immediately Vested)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- PTO: 15 days (vacation/personal) + 5 sick days + holidays (additional days accrue with tenure)