Business Development Manager

A leading provider of cell line development and bioprocess optimization services for the biopharmaceutical industry is seeking to expand its team.
As part of its expansion, the organization is looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive sales growth, build strategic partnerships, and increase brand visibility in the biopharma sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy to position the company as a preferred partner for cell line development and bioprocessing services.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and industry research to refine sales approaches.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to enhance visibility and generate new business.

• Identify and engage with biotech, biopharma, and CDMO clients to expand the company's market presence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, R&D teams, and procurement managers.

• Design and implement a marketing strategy to enhance the company’s global presence in the biopharma sector.
• Create engaging content for digital marketing, including website updates, social media posts, white papers, and newsletters.

• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns, webinars, and virtual events.
• Coordinate the company’s presence at global biotech and CDMO conferences, ensuring impactful branding and networking.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, or Digital Marketing are an advantage.

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the biopharma, CDMO, or biotech industries.
• Strong understanding of cell line development, upstream processing, and biologics manufacturing.
• Experience in B2B marketing, digital lead generation, and event planning.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical (scientific) and commercial (business) teams.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, marketing automation platforms, and social media marketing.
• Knowledge of cell line development, bioprocess development, downstream processing, and protein analysis.
• Understanding of protein expression with mammalian cell lines and analytical characterization of proteins.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills in English and German (written and spoken), with proficiency in additional languages a plus.