Business Development Associate – Molecular Diagnostics

Pluslife

. Explore new markets and use cases for molecular point-of-care testing and develop testable market hypotheses .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market research and customer discovery within the molecular diagnostics and healthcare sectors, with a strong ability to translate insights into actionable commercial opportunities. Exhibits strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders effectively.

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Market ResearchCustomer DiscoveryMolecular DiagnosticsHealthcare WorkflowsBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsOpportunity Management

Soft Skills

ConfidenceResourcefulnessCuriosityPersistenceFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

CRM Management

Industry Keywords

Molecular Point-of-Care TestingIVDBiotechnologyMedical DevicesMarket Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Explore new markets and use cases for molecular point-of-care testing and develop testable market hypotheses
Validate opportunities through market research and conversations with clinicians, laboratory professionals, healthcare operators, potential customers, and other stakeholders
Identify and prioritize target accounts and map relevant decision-makers and influencers
Conduct customer discovery to understand diagnostic workflows, unmet needs, alternatives, adoption barriers, and decision processes
Develop customer conversations into well-defined commercial opportunities with clear needs, evidence, stakeholders, barriers, and next steps
Capture market insight and customer feedback to refine PlusOne Bio's U.S. commercial priorities
Maintain disciplined account, opportunity, CRM, and follow-up management
Help turn molecular diagnostics technology capabilities into market hypotheses, customer evidence, validated needs, target accounts, and qualified commercial opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to learn molecular diagnostics and healthcare workflows quickly
Confidence engaging new customers and developing professional relationships
Relevant experience or education in molecular diagnostics, IVD, point-of-care testing, biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, business development, or market development is preferred but not required
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build rather than simply execute an established process
Comfort with ambiguity, changing priorities, and learning through experimentation
Ownership and ability to move from research to action without detailed instructions
Resourcefulness, curiosity, persistence, and willingness to challenge assumptions
Ability to learn scientific and technical concepts quickly and communicate them clearly
Ability to conduct customer discovery and build credible relationships with healthcare stakeholders
Strong organization, follow-through, flexibility, and execution discipline