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Mithrl

New Grad - Entry Level Sales Development Representative

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San Francisco, CA
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As a Business Development Representative, you'll leverage your scientific background to engage with biotech and pharma companies, initiate conversations, and qualify leads while developing business skills.
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Business Development Representative - AI Co-Scientist PlatformPerfect for New Graduates with Biology or Related Science Backgrounds

About Mithrl

We're accelerating the pace of scientific discovery. Our vision: novel drugs and therapies reaching patients in months, not years.

Mithrl has built the world's first commercially available AI Co-Scientist—a discovery engine that transforms messy biological data into actionable insights in minutes. Scientists ask questions in natural language and receive real analysis, novel targets, and patent-ready reports. No coding required. No bioinformatics bottlenecks.

Our traction speaks for itself:

  • 12X year-over-year revenue growth

  • Trusted by leading biotechs and big pharma across three continents

  • Driving real breakthroughs from target discovery to patient outcomes

Why This Role is Perfect for New Science Graduates

This is your chance to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world impact. You'll use your scientific background to communicate with leading researchers while building essential business skills that will accelerate your career.

Our BDRs are experiencing some of the fastest pipeline growth and deal velocity in biotech. As a new graduate, you'll get unparalleled exposure to how biotech companies operate, from early-stage startups to Big Pharma R&D teams.

You'll initiate conversations with the same caliber of scientists you've studied under, uncovering critical pain points in drug discovery and opening doors to breakthroughs that could lead to life-saving therapies.

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify high-potential biotech and pharma companies (Series A+ biotechs, mid-cap pharma, academic research institutions)

  • Craft compelling outbound campaigns targeting scientists, bioinformaticians, and R&D leaders—using your scientific background to speak their language

  • Qualify inbound leads and schedule meetings for our sales and science teams

  • Collaborate with founders and commercial leadership on messaging optimization and market expansion

What We're Looking For

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or related life sciences field

  • Master's degree preferred (MS, PhD candidates welcome)

Core Skills & Attributes:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences

  • Strong research abilities and scientific curiosity

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a startup environment

  • Active listening skills and ability to identify genuine scientific pain points

Mindset:

  • Intellectual curiosity about the intersection of science, technology, and business

  • Persistence and resilience—essential for both scientific research and business development

  • Discipline Wins: Our social currency is consistent hard work. We tackle complex problems that require long-term thinking and daily discipline

  • Desire to make a meaningful impact on drug discovery and patient outcomes

What You'll Gain

Professional Growth:

  • Transform your scientific knowledge into business acumen

  • Front-row seat to AI transformation in drug discovery

  • Competitive base salary designed for new graduates

  • Performance-based commission structure with significant upside potential

  • Work alongside elite scientists, engineers, and commercial professionals

  • High-autonomy, results-driven culture that values scientific rigor

  • Beautiful SF office with in-person collaboration and mentorship

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Mithrl San Francisco, California, USA Office

44 Montgomery St, San Francisco, California, United States, 94104

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