Business Development Manager, Cell Lines (UK/EU)

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Business Development Manager for Cytiva is responsible for providing multi-functional leadership and strategic direction for our cell line development business in EMEA.
 

This position is part of Genomic Medicine, Viral Vector team located in UK/EU and will be fully remote. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:
•    This role is responsible for business development of the Cytiva CLD offerings & will work collaboratively and closely with the global product managers, regional commercial teams and project managers to drive the short- and long-term revenue and profitability of the cell line development business for viral vectors. 
•    Develop commercial and sales strategies, identify growth opportunities by analyzing and monitoring cell & gene therapy markets, including prospecting for new customers and establishing relationships with them, and develop business cases for Cytiva’s innovative product portfolio.
•    Develop the in-region go-to-market strategy and partner with marketing and commercial teams – account managers, Viral Vector workflow specialists and Field Application Specialists to drive implementation. Liaise with the account managers, sales specialists and field applications teams regarding the differentiation of product offerings during the various stages of the sales process to actively move the customer through their decision-making process towards a successful deal closure.
•    Continually develop knowledge of products, market and industry trends, competition and customer strategies for potential development
with their teams.

Who you are
•    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, Masters or PhD preferred, in a Life Sciences subject and 3+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, product management in the biotech or biopharma industry.
•    Viral Vector or Cell Line Development expertise and experience with licensing deals and/or service contracts a must.
•    Excellent communication and listening skills, with a self-organized and results-driven personality.
•    Strong knowledge of the cell and gene therapy markets and of products offered within the industry
•    Results orientated, highly driven, self-motivated and flexible with the determination to succeed within a fast-paced and very sophisticated environment.
 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 30-50% of the time depending on location within territory

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Depth of technical expertise in cell lines for viral vector production and AAV biology

• Experience presenting cell line technologies including to customer or in technical/scientific forums

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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