[Hiring] Business Development Manager Gene Therapy @Danaher

Role Description

The Business Development Manager Gene Therapy is responsible for driving commercial growth and technical adoption of Cytiva solutions across advanced therapy workflows, supporting customers developing and manufacturing viral vectors, nucleic acid-based therapies, and next-generation biologics. This position reports to the EMEA Workflow Development Leader, will cover Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France, and is a remote role.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Cytiva offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles.
• Enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.