Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

Biophysical characterization is essential in biopharmaceutical development to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, safety, stability, and clinical efficacy of therapeutic biologics like monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates.

As a Research Associate at Biophysical Characterization Unit, the main responsibilities will be to independently plan, execute experiments and analyze data related to antibody and other proteins characterization (e.g. non-specific interactions, aggregation, purity, charge profiles).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments according to SOPs.

• Prepare experimental reports, analyse data and draw conclusions autonomously.

• Assist senior team members with experimental setup and day-to-day lab operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely project progress.

• Being able to prepare and communicate project reports.

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, proactively seeking guidance when challenges arise.

Your Profile

• Master or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related life sciences field with at least 2 years of relevant lab experience.

• Previous hands-on experience in protein analytical characterization assays such as HPLC techniques, LC-MS, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, WB, cIEF, CE-SDS.

• Excellent command of the English language.

• Curious and eager to learn.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Biologics is a world leading CRO in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. It provides services to pharmaceutical companies and top biotech’s from U.S., Europe and Japan. FairJourney Biologics combines deep expertise in antibody phage display with a cutting-edge proprietary mammalian display platform capable of identifying high affinity and developable lead antibody candidates during the earliest stages of drug discovery. This exciting set of technologies and expertise gives the company a unique edge in therapeutic antibody development. Its state-of-the-art facilities are in Porto, Portugal. For more information, please visit www.fjbio.com.

The Role

As an Intern in the Discovery & Engineering team, the responsibility is to independently execute experiments and contribute to antibody discovery workflows by troubleshooting protocols and optimizing methods. Provide technical support to senior team members and collaborate in achieving project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, cell culture maintenance, and sample management, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) independently

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, proactively seeking guidance when challenges arise

• Being able to support the preparation and presentation of project reports

• Assist senior team members with experimental setup and day-to-day lab operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely project progress

Your Profile

• Eligible for IEFP [+TALENTO] internship

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related field

• Experience in routine assays supporting discovery projects (e.g., ELISA, SDS/WB, cell-based assays), with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and documentation skills

• Ability to follow SOPs for routine tasks, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively consult with team members and supervisors when troubleshooting challenges

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise

• Basic understanding, some relevant experience and behaviours, some autonomy and minimal supervision required for assay set-up

We Offer

• 6-moth full-time paid internship

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Opportunity of career development

Does this sound like you?

Come and build your career with us!

This internship is part of the ATIVAR.PT internship programme (IEFP) [+TALENTO], co-funded by the European Social Fund / Portugal 2030.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

As a (Junior) Research Associate in the Discovery & Engineering team, the responsibility is to independently execute experiments and contribute to antibody discovery workflows by troubleshooting protocols and optimizing methods. Provide technical support to senior team members and collaborate in achieving project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, cell culture maintenance, and sample management, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) independently

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, proactively seeking guidance when challenges arise

• Being able of prepare and communicate project reports

• Assist senior team members with experimental setup and day-to-day lab operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely project progress

• When applicable, provide training and guidance to junior staff, troubleshooting technical issues to maintain workflow efficiency

Your Profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field with 1-2 years of relevant lab experience

• Proficiency in routine assays supporting discovery projects (e.g., ELISA, SDS/WB, cell-based assays), with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and documentation skills

• Ability to independently follow SOPs for routine tasks, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively consult with team members and supervisors when troubleshooting challenges

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise

• Basic understanding, some relevant experience and behaviours, some autonomy and minimal supervision required for assay set-up

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

We are looking for a Treasury Analyst to join our Group and support day-to-day cash and payment operations across multiple international entities.

This is a hands-on, operational role with a strong focus on payment execution, business expense platform management, cash monitoring, and banking activities. You will play a key role in ensuring liquidity availability, processing high volumes of payments, and handling urgent business requests in a dynamic environment.

This position is also critical in ensuring business continuity, internal controls, and proper segregation of duties within the Treasury function.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily cash balances and bank accounts across multiple entities.

• Execute and control high-volume payments, including suppliers, payroll, taxes, and intercompany transfers.

• Handle urgent and ad hoc payment requests, ensuring timely execution before cut-offs.

• Upload and process payments across multiple banking platforms.

• Investigate and resolve payment rejections and exceptions.

• Provide proof of payment to internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Prepare and manage payment batches and manual payments.

• Perform cash position checks before executing payments and support short-term liquidity planning.

• Perform consolidated short-term and long-term treasury forecasts across multiple enti-ties/currencies and detailed analysis to ensure efficient cash management across the Group.

• Prepare regular reports on liquidity and funding requirements for internal stakeholders.

• Assist in the management of loans, credit lines, and intercompany funding flows.

• Assist in the management off the group business expense platform.

• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, and segregation of duties.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting (AP/GL), and external banking partners.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

• +3 years of hands-on experience in payment processing, cash operations, and banking activities (mandatory).

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken (mandatory).

• Experience working with bank portals/e-banking platforms (highly preferred).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite).

• Experience in an international or shared services environment is a plus.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).

• Solid understanding of financial concepts (cash flow, liquidity, interest rates, FX).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy (critical for payments).

• Hands-on, proactive mindset with readiness to manage operational workload.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volumes and time-sensitive tasks.

• Analytical thinking with the ability to assess cash impact before execution.

• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Well-organised with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist you'll support the company’s cash flow by ensuring timely and accurate billing and payment collection. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and an understanding of basic accounting principles to ensure accurate invoicing, resolve payment discrepancies, and manage customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for clients based on contracts and system data.

• Coordinate billing and client information with relevant teams.

• Respond to client inquiries related to billing.

• Enter and maintain master data for clients.

• Manage the collection of outstanding balances from clients

• Check daily to see if expected payments have been received.

• Contact clients about any overdue amounts according to procedures.

• Identify and solve discrepancies in current accounts, investigating and addressing potential issues related to invoices or payments.

• Prepare month-end closing schedules and necessary adjustments.

• Clarify with internal and external departments.

• Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

• Support the compilation of financial information for the annual audit.

• Continuous improvement of team procedures and processes.

Your Profile

• Associate degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., A/R certification) are a plus.

• 2-4 years in billing, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong accuracy in managing invoices, payments, and financial records.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with clients and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and discrepancies in billing and accounts.

• Focus on providing excellent service to clients and resolving billing inquiries promptly.

• Capable of meeting deadlines and handling a high volume of transactions efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

This role of Field Marketing Specialist contributes to how FairJourney Bio engages with scientific and commercial audiences.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the development and delivery of FairJourney Bio's Field Marketing activities, strengthening customer engagement, commercial growth and brand visibility through integrated marketing initiatives, including scientific conferences, customer events and commercial activations. Working closely with the Marketing and Business Development teams, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of FairJourney Bio's presence at scientific conferences and events, helping to create engaging experiences that strengthen our brand and generate commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning and delivery of FairJourney Bio's field marketing activations, including scientific conferences, exhibitions, customer events and commercial initiatives.

• Coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, booth requirements and activation activities, ensuring alignment with FairJourney Bio's brand standards.

• Contribute to the management of the annual field marketing activation calendar, contributing to the prioritization of conferences and events based on commercial objectives and expected return on investment.

• Coordinate FairJourney Bio's memberships with scientific societies, biotechnology clusters and industry organizations across Europe and North America.

• Work closely with the Business Development team to support the conversion of scientific and industry relationships into commercial opportunities.

• Support the development and maintenance of commercial marketing materials, sales enablement content and event collateral.

• Coordinate lead capture activities during conferences and events, ensuring accurate information is collected and shared with Business Development.

• Gather and share market intelligence from conferences, customer interactions and industry events to support commercial activities.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to field marketing activities, including qualified meetings, opportunities and pipeline generation.

• Post event reviews by collecting performance data and identifying opportunities to improve future field marketing activities.

• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, conference organizers and scientific partners.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of field marketing processes, tools and ways of working as the function continues to develop.

Travel Requirements

This role requires occasional travel, primarily to scientific conferences, exhibitions, customer events and meetings across Europe and North America. Travel between FairJourney Bio sites may also be required based on business needs.

Your Profile

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

• Approximately 2–3 years of experience in Marketing, Field Marketing or Brand Activation, within a B2B environment.

• Understanding of scientific conferences, professional societies and industry events.

• Experience of working alongside Business Development or commercial teams.

• Familiarity with CRM platforms and marketing performance measurement.

• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to lead generation and customer engagement activities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams.

• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in Field Marketing or Account Based Marketing within organizations with long B2B sales cycles.

• Experience organizing customer events as well as third party conferences.

• Previous exposure to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is desirable.

• Existing relationships within the European or North American biotechnology ecosystem.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

The role of Executive Office Lead operates at the center of the organization, this role enables executive effectiveness across commercial strategy, scientific leadership, business development and key stakeholder engagement.

The core of the role is supporting the execution of executive priorities by preparing high quality executive materials, coordinating cross functional activities, monitoring strategic initiatives and ensuring effective follow through of key decisions and commitments. Working closely with the Interim CBO & CSO, this role helps maximise executive effectiveness by providing the structure, coordination and business support required to enable focus on strategic decision making, external engagement and organisational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare executive briefing packs for meetings, including stakeholder background, meeting objectives, relationship history, relevant context and recommended positioning.

• Produce post meeting summaries capturing key decisions, agreed actions, owners and deadlines, ensuring timely distribution and follow-up.

• Maintain an overview of strategic relationships, including Board members, investors, customers, partners and other key stakeholders.

• Convert discussions, draft ideas and meeting outcomes into high quality presentations, reports, executive communications and business documents.

• Ensure consistency, quality, document organization and version control across executive materials.

• Prepare executive documents and presentations for review and approval by the Interim CBO & CSO.

• Maintain a central tracker of executive priorities, initiatives, commitments and strategic workstreams.

• Prepare regular executive dashboards highlighting progress, risks, priorities, dependencies and key milestones.

• Monitor progress across executive priorities, identifying risks, delays and potential issues, and recommending appropriate actions where required.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed according to agreed priorities and timelines.

• Follow up on actions and commitments on behalf of the Executive Office, ensuring visibility and accountability across workstreams.

• Support cross functional coordination across Commercial, Scientific, Business Development and other strategic initiatives.

• Prepare tailored briefing materials and supporting documentation for customer meetings, Board discussions, investor interactions and strategic engagements.

• Conduct research on commercial opportunities, partnerships, competitors, markets and industry developments, preparing concise executive summaries to support decision making.

• Support the preparation of Board presentations, strategic reports and executive documentation.

• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to ensure scheduling, travel planning and meeting preparation are aligned with executive priorities.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Executive Office processes, information management and coordination practices.

Travel Requirements

•     Occasional travel may be required to support executive meetings, Board activities, customer engagements, company locations and other business priorities.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Management, Life Sciences, Economics or a related discipline.

• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, consulting, private equity or another fast-paced business environment.

• Previous experience supporting senior executives, executive offices or cross functional strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to independently produce high quality executive presentations, reports and business documents.

• Exceptional organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills.

• Strong judgement, attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proactive, self-directed and comfortable operating in a dynamic executive environment.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams.

• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience within antibody discovery, biologics, CRO or the broader life sciences sector.

• Previous experience supporting C-Level executives.

• Understanding of the European biotechnology ecosystem.

• Experience using CRM and project management platforms.

• Interest in developing a career within business strategy, commercial operations or executive leadership.

• Proficiency in an additional European language.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

IONTAS is part of the FairJourney Biologics family, which operates across four global sites (Porto – Portugal, Cambridge – UK, San Francisco and San Diego – USA). FairJourney Biologics is dedicated to discovering high-quality biologics drug candidates for our partners, providing solutions to their technical challenges, and helping bring life-changing medicines to patients. Our antibody discovery and engineering services have benefitted over 200 biotech and pharma partners worldwide. With more than 1,000 completed projects using a range of molecular formats and 20 clinical-stage molecules, we are internationally recognized for tackling novel and challenging discovery programs. Our expertise in Phage and Mammalian Display platforms enables us to push the boundaries of antibody discovery, driving innovation for next-generation therapeutics.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and enthusiastic Senior Research Associate (SRA) to join our Discovery & Engineering Unit at our South Cambridgeshire site (DEU III). This will be an onsite and predominantly lab-based role. Working within a project team, you will independently execute antibody discovery experiments for client projects, delivering first class results. You will apply your expertise to troubleshoot technical challenges as they arise and provide training to junior team members. Teamwork is a key skill for this role, as you will be collaborating with colleagues to plan and deliver project work. A positive and solution focused mindset is required to deliver on a wide range of innovative and intellectually challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to antibody discovery programs using phage and/or mammalian display and relevant screening assays, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Independently plan and execute high-quality experiments to agreed timelines.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret scientific data to inform decision-making.

• Provide training and mentoring to junior colleagues and new hires.

• Present findings and progress updates to senior management and partners.

Your Profile

• BSc or MSc in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences).

• 3+ years of hands-on lab experience in a CRO, biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research environment, preferably gained within the antibody discovery field, with an understanding of therapeutic antibody formats, structures, and sequences.

• In-depth understanding and practical research experience of molecular biology and cellular biology techniques, including DNA cloning, PCR and mammalian cell culture.

• Strong practical experience in aseptic cell culture techniques and the routine culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines.

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry & FACS.

• Demonstrable experience in in vitro cell-based assays (e.g. reporter, TDCC).

• Excellent data analysis, interpretation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to plan time and prioritise work.

• Maintain clear written records in a timely manner.

• The ability to present and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build strong collaborative working relationships.

Nice To Have

• Practical experience in antibody display technologies (e.g. phage/mammalian display) is desirable.

• Experience in antibody display library construction.

• Experience in biochemical assays, (e.g. ELISA, BLI, SPR).

• Experience of antibody isolation and engineering for optimisation.

We Offer

Be Part of a Global Team

• By being part of the FairJourney Biologics family, you will be collaborating with teams in Porto, Cambridge, San Francisco and San Diego. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists, share insights and contribute to ground breaking antibody projects.

Innovating the Future of Therapeutic Antibodies

• IONTAS was co-founded in 2012 by John McCafferty, a pioneer of antibody phage display technology, which contributed to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and became part of the FairJourney Biologics family in 2020. By integrating phage and mammalian display expertise, we deliver high-affinity, developable antibodies that are shaping the future of drug discovery.

Career Development & Growth

As the biopharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, there is a growing reliance on specialized CROs to drive innovation in antibody discovery. With an increasing number of biotech and pharmaceutical companies outsourcing their research, FairJourney Biologics is well positioned for long-term growth and expanding opportunities.

• Be part of a dynamic, motivated team at our expanding Cambridge site.

• Contribute to projects that impact partners, patients and the broader scientific community.

Competitive Benefits

• Attractive salary & life insurance.

• Generous parental leave policies.

• Located on Unity Campus, a growing science park offering good transport links, an on-site gym with personal training, a cafe and a vibrant social community.

A Culture That Empowers

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued. At FairJourney Biologics, your ideas and contributions matter – helping us transform antibody discovery and deliver next-generation therapeutics.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you!

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Biologics is a world leading CRO in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. It provides services to pharmaceutical companies and top biotech’s from U.S., Europe and Japan. FairJourney Biologics combines deep expertise in antibody phage display with a cutting-edge proprietary mammalian display platform capable of identifying high affinity and developable lead antibody candidates during the earliest stages of drug discovery. This exciting set of technologies and expertise gives the company a unique edge in therapeutic antibody development. Its state-of-the-art facilities are in Porto, Portugal. For more information, please visit www.fjbio.com.

The Role

The IT Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the coordination, monitoring and continuous improvement of IT operations across FairJourney Biologics. This role acts as a key coordination point between infrastructure, software development, service desk teams and external service providers, helping ensure the delivery of stable, secure and efficient IT services.

The successful candidate will support operational governance, performance monitoring, service improvement initiatives and compliance activities while contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of FairJourney Biologics' global IT operations across Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day coordination of IT operations activities across FairJourney Biologics.

• Assist in aligning operational activities with IT priorities, projects and business requirements.

• Act as a coordination point between infrastructure, development, service desk teams and external providers.

• Support the consistent application of IT operational processes, procedures and best practices

• Monitor operational performance indicators, service levels and key performance metrics.

• Prepare operational reports, dashboards and management information for IT leadership.

• Support continuous service improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of IT security policies, controls and operational procedures.

• Support IT compliance, audit and risk management activities, including GDPR, ISO and NIS2 related initiatives.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on operational, security and compliance matters.

• Support service transition activities from development into operational environments.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of operational documentation, procedures and standards.

• Contribute to process optimization, standardization and operational maturity initiatives.

• Support incident follow-up, problem resolution activities and service improvement actions.

• Participate in cross-functional IT projects and operational initiatives as required.

Travel Requirements

This role may require occasional travel between company locations, vendors, implementation partners, and industry events, depending on business needs.Your Profile

Your Profile

• Approximately 2–3 years of experience in IT operations, IT service management, IT coordination or related areas.

• Understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, systems, applications and operational environments.

• Experience supporting operational reporting, service monitoring and performance analysis.

• Initial exposure to IT security, governance, compliance or risk management activities.

• Knowledge of IT Service Management concepts and frameworks, such as ITIL.

• Strong organizational, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams.

• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have

• ITIL Foundation certification.

• Exposure to ISO standards, cybersecurity frameworks or regulatory compliance requirements.

• Experience with Agile, DevOps or project coordination methodologies.

• Experience with operational dashboards, analytics or reporting tools.

• Previous experience working in international or multi-site environments.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

  
  

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

The Business Developer (Cryo-EM) is responsible for driving commercial growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and supporting the expansion of FairJourney Biologics by positioning our Cryo-EM platform as a premier solution for structure-guided drug discovery and antibody engineering. This role will focus on engaging biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients whose research and development programs involve antibody discovery, biologics development, protein structure determination, membrane proteins, and structure-guided drug discovery. The successful candidate will manage the full business development cycle, from opportunity identification through contract negotiation and project initiation, while working closely with internal scientific, operational, and commercial stakeholders to ensure accurate opportunity scoping, compelling proposals, and seamless client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Structural Biology and Cryo-EM services, aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead qualification, client engagement, proposal coordination, negotiation, contract closure, and project initiation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients, acting as a trusted commercial partner throughout the sales process.

• Develop and grow a robust commercial pipeline across antibody discovery, biologics development, protein structure determination, membrane proteins, and structure-guided drug discovery.

• Drive new client acquisition while identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and strengthen long-term partnerships.

• Collaborate closely with scientific leadership and cross-functional teams to align client needs with platform capabilities and support accurate proposal development.

• Translate scientific and technical requirements into clear, compelling, and commercially relevant solutions.

• Ensure effective handover from business development to project execution, maintaining alignment on scope, expectations, timelines, and deliverables.

• Conduct market and account analysis to understand customer needs, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.

• Help communicate the company’s value proposition and differentiators in Structural Biology, Cryo-EM, and related discovery services.

• Represent the company at conferences, partnering events, client meetings, and networking activities to strengthen market visibility and generate pipeline.

• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, activities, and forecasts in the CRM system, contributing to reporting and pipeline visibility.

Travel Requirements

• This role requires significant travel, estimated at approximately 50% of working time, depending on territory and business needs.

• Travel will include client visits, conferences, partnering events, and internal meetings across key markets.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or MBA) preferred.

• 5+ years of business development, sales, or account management experience within biotech, pharma, CRO, or life sciences industries

• Strong understanding of structural biology, Cryo-EM, biologics, antibody discovery, or drug discovery workflows preferred

• Experience selling Cryo-EM, Structural Biology, protein sciences, discovery platforms, or other advanced scientific services.

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Existing network within biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations is considered an advantage.

• Ability to understand scientific concepts and translate them into compelling commercial value propositions.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market information, identify opportunities, and prioritize effectively.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and cross-functional environment.

• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Monday.com) and Microsoft Office tools.

• Fluency in English and willingness to travel extensively. Additional languages are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts.

• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect scientific capabilities with client needs and business opportunities.

• Collaborative, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

• Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented environment and contributing to the development of a newer service area.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly motivated and international team and play a key role in expanding FairJourney Biologics’ presence in Structural Biology and Cryo-EM services. The successful candidate will contribute to the commercial growth of an exciting and strategic capability that supports next-generation antibody discovery, biologics innovation, and structure-guided therapeutic development.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026