Business Development Manager – Gene Therapy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Propel the commercial expansion and technical implementation of Cytiva solutions throughout advanced therapy workflows.

• Assist clients in developing and producing viral vectors, nucleic acid-based therapies, and next-generation biologics.

• Manage workflows that encompass viral vectors, viral-vector vaccines, pDNA, exosomes, synthetic DNA, mRNA, and oligonucleotides.

• Broaden the adoption of Cytiva technologies with current clients and integrate solutions into gene therapy initiatives via Design-In programs.

• Collaborate with Field Application Specialists to test, showcase, and provide technical training at customer locations.

• Aid marketing and lead generation efforts in conjunction with Field Event Marketing.

• Recognize and support regional events, congresses, and customer interactions to create and convert Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

• Maintain MQLs, Design-In projects, and opportunities in Salesforce (SFDC) as per management protocols.

• Report to the EMEA Workflow Development Leader and cover Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.

• Significant experience in bioprocessing, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, or the commercialization of advanced therapies, along with application support or technical sales.

• Proven experience with advanced therapy modalities such as viral vectors, nucleic acids, or cell-based manufacturing processes.

• Competence in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce (SFDC) for tracking opportunities, funnels, and projects.

• Experience in supporting Design-In programs, technical assessments, or customer adoption of intricate bioprocessing technologies.

• Willingness to travel 40–50%, including overnight trips within the assigned region.

• A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving history.

• Background in multi-modality solution selling across upstream, downstream, and nucleic acid manufacturing workflows is advantageous.

• Previous experience with advanced therapy clients in clinical-stage or commercial manufacturing settings is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care program.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible positions.

• Opportunity for remote work from home for this role.

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs.