VIE - Business Development Coordinator (M/F)

About Abolis Biotechnologie

Abolis Biotechnologies is a French biotechnology company specializing in microbial systems and industrial-grade biotech applications for the nutrition, cosmetics, healthcare and chemical industries. The company helps innovators, manufacturers and R&D teams understand complex microbial systems and address critical industrial challenges through APIs, ingredient and biotics development, process optimization and product innovation. Combining expertise in strain engineering, microbial metabolism, fermentation and bioprocess development with proprietary technologies and an integrated industrial approach, Abolis supports projects from early discovery through to scale-up readiness and industrial application.

The Position

As part of our international growth strategy, we are opening a VIE position based in Boston, MA, to support the development of Abolis's business across North America. Reporting to and working closely with Felipe Sarmiento, our Head of Business Development in the US, the VIE will play a key role in identifying opportunities, building relationships with prospective partners and clients, and helping establish Abolis's presence in one of the world's most dynamic biotech ecosystems. Core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting outreach, lead generation, and qualification of prospective clients and industrial partners across the food, cosmetics, healthcare, and specialty chemicals sectors in North America.
• Conducting market and competitive intelligence to identify partnership, licensing, and joint-development opportunities for Abolis's strain engineering platform, as well as M.I.N.E. software solution (previously known as Microbiome Studio).
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch materials, proposals, and technical/commercial presentations for prospects and partners
• Representing Abolis at trade shows, industry conferences, and networking events in the US
• Maintaining and updating CRM records and contributing to regular reporting on pipeline and business development activity

Profile Sought

• Master's degree (or equivalent, Bac+5) from a business school, engineering school, or university program, ideally with a specialization or strong interest in life sciences, biotech, chemistry, or industrial/commercial development
• Previous international experience (internship, exchange, or prior VIE) is a plus
• Fluent English required; French is a plus for coordination with teams in France
• Comfortable engaging with scientific and technical content, and able to translate it into clear commercial arguments
• Strong communication, autonomy, and organizational skills; comfortable working independently in a small, remote team setup
• Proficiency in Office and CRM tools
• Entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and resilience well suited to a fast-moving startup/scale-up environment
• Eligible for the VIE program: French or other EU/EEA national, aged 22+ at the time of application

Practical Information

• Location: Boston, MA, United States
• Contract type: VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise), managed by Business France
• Duration: 12 months (possibility 18 months)
• Start date: Q4 2026
• Compensation: Monthly VIE allowance per Business France's official scale for the United States (a "drogatoire" country with a specific indemnity level), tax-exempt in France, plus full social coverage
• Reporting line: Felipe Sarmiento, Head of BD, Abolis Biotechnologies