Business Developer Gene Therapy

Description

• Identification and engagement of prospective customers across new‑logo and whitespace segments, ensuring continuous opportunity generation within assigned territories
• Proactive technical hunting through hands‑on demonstrations, trials, and evaluations to validate solution fit and accelerate adoption for Transfection Reagents and off-the-shelf (ready to use) Plasmid portfolio
• Progression of technical sales cycles by framing solution value, addressing technical objections, and quantifying customer impact to increase win rates
• Contribution to commercial proposals and customer offers by providing essential technical insights that support successful deal closure in collaboration with Central Sales
• Delivery of pre‑ and post‑sales technical support to secure adoption, encourage repeat business, and ensure a seamless transition to Central Sales once accounts are stabilized
• Systematic capture and sharing of Voice‑of‑Customer insights—including user needs, competitive signals, and product feedback—to strengthen portfolio evolution and support strategic account planning

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in technical sales, application support, or pre‑sales roles within a scientific or technical environment
• Demonstrated hunter mentality with a strong track record of generating, advancing, and closing new opportunities
• Strong technical proficiency in conducting demos, trials, and customer evaluations, ideally including exposure to gene therapy upstream processes
• Knowledge of the CGT - Cell and Gene Therapy landscape, including market trends, key stakeholders, and challenges related to AAV, viral vectors, and advanced therapy manufacturing
• Excellent consultative communication capabilities, with the ability to translate technical details into meaningful commercial value
• Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales methodologies supported by strong documentation discipline