Technical Sales Manager - Bioprocessing

Global Life Science Hub is supporting an ambitious, fast-growing bioprocessing manufacturer making a major push into the US market, backed by significant investment in advanced manufacturing and an expanding portfolio of single-use technologies.

With ambitions to become a leading global supplier to the biopharmaceutical industry, our client is now looking for a Business Development Manager to join as one of its first US commercial hires and help establish its presence in the world's largest biopharma market.

This is an opportunity to get in early, build a market from the ground up and work directly with senior leadership as the business accelerates its international expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across US biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Build a qualified sales pipeline through proactive business development and strategic account targeting
• Establish relationships with Process Development, MSAT, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement teams
• Promote the company's portfolio of single-use technologies, bioprocessing equipment and integrated manufacturing solutions
• Identify commercial opportunities across upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing
• Manage opportunities throughout the complete sales cycle, from initial engagement through to commercial agreement
• Collaborate with international technical, engineering and manufacturing teams to support customer requirements
• Support technical discussions, product evaluations, quotations and commercial proposals
• Attend industry conferences, customer meetings and networking events
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support the company's US commercial strategy
• Work closely with senior leadership as the North American commercial operation develops

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of Business Development, Key Account Management or Technical Sales experience within bioprocessing or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• An established book of business with existing relationships across major US biopharmaceutical manufacturers, large biotechnology companies and leading CDMOs is highly desirable, particularly with established, multinational organizations.
• Experience selling single-use technologies, bioprocessing equipment, process consumables or related manufacturing solutions
• Strong understanding of upstream and/or downstream biologics manufacturing processes
• Proven track record of developing strategic accounts, generating new business and closing complex technical sales opportunities
• Ability to leverage an existing industry network to accelerate market penetration and generate commercial opportunities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and establish a new territory
• Willingness to travel regularly for customer meetings and industry events

Experience with organizations such as Cytiva, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, MilliporeSigma, Repligen, Pall or similar bioprocessing technology suppliers would be highly relevant.

Location: Preference for candidates based in New Jersey, North Carolina, Boston or other established surrounding biopharmaceutical hubs.