Sales Development Representative
At a glance
Entry-level Sales Development role at Life Science Connect. Erie · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build working knowledge of the platforms, client offerings, and life sciences landscape
- Help sales teammates find prospects, generate leads, and schedule introductory meetings
- Carry out focused outreach programs with direction from experienced sales leaders
- Use training, coaching, and milestone reviews to strengthen your sales capabilities
- Join client discussions and learn how planning and performance tracking support account work
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree, ideally in life sciences, business, marketing, or communications
- A clear intention to build a career in sales or business development
- Evidence from work, internships, or coursework of sales, marketing, life sciences, or data analysis exposure
- Comfort using AI for research, prospecting, messaging, and preparation while checking its accuracy
- Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, collaboration, and personal accountability
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone seeking a structured entry into sales or business development, with coaching and staged responsibilities. You’ll work toward a future Business Development Manager, Commercial Accounts position as your capabilities develop. The role is based in Erie, United States, and does not provide visa sponsorship.
From the employer
Life Science Connect creates B2B platforms designed to connect life science professionals with the information, people, and organizations that can help them advance their lifesaving and life‑improving therapies. These connection platforms enable the collaboration needed to rapidly bring these therapies to market. Our work is not just about media; it’s about building the crucial connections that drive medical innovation forward.
Through strategic content delivery, data‑driven insight, and a platform built for genuine engagement, we help suppliers reach and build relationships with buyers across the full life sciences ecosystem—from early drug discovery through development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization. By aligning visibility and intent with action, we help clients connect their brand media investment to demand generation and sales pipeline and position themselves to influence the market in ways that create lasting impact.
Position Overview
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) role is an immersive, structured development experience designed to train and grow the next generation of business development professionals committed to a career in sales.
SDRs receive hands‑on training in the core elements of new business development, client outreach, and account engagement. You will learn the market, understand our value proposition, master the fundamentals of new business acquisition, and develop the skills required to successfully progress into our Business Development Manager, Commercial Accounts role.
This opportunity is a focused sales career path with progressive responsibilities, measurable performance milestones, and clear advancement expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a foundational understanding of Life Science Connect’s platforms, client offerings, and the life sciences ecosystem.
- Support sales team members in prospecting, lead generation, and appointment‑setting activities.
- Execute targeted outreach campaigns under the guidance of senior sales leaders.
- Participate in regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions to deepen your sales skills.
- Gain exposure to key client conversations, strategic planning, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrate growth in communication, business acumen, and sales proficiency through defined program milestones.
- Curiosity and learning mindset: Desire to understand client needs, industry dynamics, and sales processes.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate insights clearly.
- Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and convert insights into action.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with peers and mentors across the sales organization.
- Drive and accountability: Commitment to personal and professional growth through feedback and goal‑oriented development.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Preference will be given to degrees in the following areas:
- Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry)
- Business‑related fields (e.g., Business, Marketing, Communications)
- Demonstrated commitment to a career in sales or business development.
- Prior internship or work experience in sales, marketing or life sciences preferred.
- Coursework or experience with data analytics, interpretation and presentation of insights
- AI Fluency: Ability to use AI tools to enhance research, prospecting, communication, and preparation while validating outputs and maintaining accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, learning‑oriented environment.
Why Join Us?
Be a key part of a growing team shaping the future of a mission‑driven organization.
Work alongside a talented and passionate team focused on delivering meaningful solutions that make a difference.
Make a direct impact on an industry improving the lives of millions.
Competitive salary, performance‑based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
Program Structure & Career Growth Path
The SDR program includes structured training, hands‑on experience, mentorship, and regular performance checkpoints. As skills and sales capabilities grow, responsibilities increase accordingly.
Upon successful completion of the SDR program, team members have a clear promotion pathway into the Business Development Manager, Commercial Accounts role, where they take a leading position in new business acquisition within the commercial accounts segment.
Additional program benefits include:
• Exposure to senior leadership
• Experience with sales enablement tools
• Cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, client success, data analytics and product teams
• Opportunity to contribute directly to Life Science Connect’s mission
Compensation & Benefits
Life Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
• Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
• 100% company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%
• 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
• 13 company‑paid holidays
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
To view all our job postings and showcases for some of our employees, visit: https://lifescienceconnect.com/careers/.
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