Business Development Manager Gene Therapy (f/m/d)

Business Development Manager – Gene Therapy

This position reports to the EMEA Workflow Development Leader, will cover Germany and is a remote role.

What you will do

• Own advanced therapy workflows including Viral Vectors, Vaccines based on Viral Vectors, pDNA, exosomes, Synthetic DNA, mRNA, and Oligonucleotides, with a deep understanding of biological activity, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Drive order growth within the assigned territory by expanding Cytiva technologies with existing customers and introducing Cytiva solutions into gene therapy programs through Design‑In initiatives.
• Partner with Field Application Specialists (FAS) to test, demonstrate, and deliver technical training on Cytiva technologies at customer sites, clearly differentiating Cytiva’s value proposition.
• Support marketing and lead generation activities by collaborating with Field Event Marketing, identifying and supporting key regional events, congresses, and customer engagements to generate and convert MQLs.
• Manage CRM and funnel execution by maintaining MQLs, Design‑In projects, and Opportunities in SFDC in alignment with the MQL, Design‑In, and Funnel Management Playbooks.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong Experience in bioprocessing, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, or advanced therapy commercialization, application support, or technical sales.
• Demonstrated experience working with advanced therapy modalities such as viral vectors, nucleic acids, or cell‑based manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency using CRM systems (e.g., SFDC) for opportunity, funnel, and project tracking.
• Experience supporting Design‑In programs, technical evaluations, or customer adoption of complex bioprocessing technologies.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40-50% including overnight travel within the assigned 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

• Experience with multi‑modality solution selling across upstream, downstream, and nucleic acid manufacturing workflows.
• Prior exposure to advanced therapy customers in clinical‑stage or commercial manufacturing environments.