Business Development & Operations manager

Business & Operations
Written By Bruno Santos

Location: Remote or On-site (Luxembourg or Los Angeles preferred)

Type: Full time 

Role Overview

I would just propose to have shorter role description: Exobiosphere is hiring a detail-driven, execution-focused BD & Operations Manager to support our growth across the U.S., EU, and global programs. You’ll work across grant writing, deck creation, and partner follow-up, helping turn scientific and strategic goals into clear, fundable deliverables.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, writes clearly, and loves driving clarity across teams at the frontier of biotech and space.

Responsibilities

Global Proposal & Grant Development 

  • Lead or support development of competitive proposals to U.S., EU, and international agencies (e.g., NSF, NASA, NIH, DoD, ESA, LSA, EIC) 

  • Coordinate inputs across distributed teams and ensure timely, high-quality submissions 

  • Draft and edit technical narratives, budgets, and supplementary documents 

Strategic Communications & Materials 

  • Develop investor, partner, and funder-facing slides aligned with Exobiosphere’s brand and milestones 

  • Maintain a centralized, modular slide library and support ad hoc deck creation 

  • Assist with external communications (one-pagers, BD briefs, project updates) 

Internal BD Execution & Follow-Up 

  • Support active BD pipelines by tracking deadlines, follow-ups, and stakeholder engagement 

  • Draft follow-up emails and meeting summaries; maintain records of partner and agency interactions 

  • Conduct background research on emerging opportunities and strategic initiatives 

Cross-functional Coordination 

  • Bridge gaps between BD, science, engineering, and project teams to align deliverables and timelines 

  • Contribute to process improvements and internal tools that support global execution 

  • Support special projects, including conferences, investor relations, and milestone reporting 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in business, public policy, science/engineering, or related fields 

  • 5+ years of experience in proposal coordination, grant writing, science operations, or BD support 

  • Demonstrated experience with public-sector funding (e.g., SBIR, H2020, Horizon Europe, ESA, NIH) 

  • Excellent written communication and slide development skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides) 

  • Familiarity with Notion, Asana, Airtable or similar collaboration/project management tools 

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, especially across time zones and deliverables 

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating with distributed, remote teams 

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Why EXOBIOSPHERE? 

Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking team where your organizational skills and expertise will support groundbreaking discoveries. We foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. 

Strategic Location: Work at the House of BioHealth in Luxembourg, a premier biotech hub offering state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. 

Professional Growth: We are committed to your career development, providing ample opportunities for advancement and professional growth in the exciting field of space-based drug discovery. 

Competitive Packages: We offer attractive compensation packages, including benefits and incentives, designed to reward your hard work and dedication. 

Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and works together to achieve ambitious goals. 

Global Impact: Contribute to pioneering research that has the potential to transform healthcare and improve lives worldwide. 

This is an unparalleled opportunity to work at the exciting intersection of space and health, where your contributions will have a global impact.  We seek passionate and driven individuals who are eager to work hard and be part of our visionary team.  We offer competitive packages and a dynamic, collaborative environment at the House of BioHealth in Luxembourg.   

Apply Now and Launch Your Career into Space with EXOBIOSPHERE!

Bruno Santos
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