Head of Business Development Cell and Gene Therapy Eastern or Central, U.S.

Marlborough, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 200000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Required to reside in either eastern or central time zones

Sartorius is seeking a Head of Business Development to build the commercial infrastructure from the ground up and to shape the future of Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing. This position is part of a high impact start up team focused exclusively on accelerating innovation in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT). As our Head of Business Development you will shape the global commercial strategy open doors with your extensive CGT network and drive the partnerships that define our next stage of growth.

This is a role for a builder someone energized with the chance to influence how a new business unit scales from the ground up.

Why this role matters

You will lead the commercial team and play a central role in defining our market position customer engagement model and longterm revenue. Youll work closely with legal finance and operations to craft terms conditions pricing structures and scalable commercial processes that support rapid expansion.

This is a chance to combine entrepreneurial energy with the backing of a global brand and to help shape the future of CGT quality control and manufacturing technologies.

What you will accomplish together with us:

Strategic Leadership & Market Expansion

Drive the commercial strategy for global and identify barriers to growth proposing actionable solutions.
Leverage your deep CGT rolodex to open doors build trust and accelerate market penetration.
Stay ahead of emerging CGT trends technologies and competitive dynamics to guide strategic decisions.

Sales & Business Development

Lead seniorlevel sales engagements visiting customers and articulating a compelling value proposition.
Build manage and take full accountability for the sales funnel and pipeline.
Identify cultivate and maintain longterm strategic relationships with key accounts and industry partners.
Generate new business opportunities through CRM insights and collaboration with marketing.
Provide financial justification for technology adoption

Customer Engagement & Technical Collaboration

Partner with technical sales and application specialists to deliver highimpact customer engagements.
Translate customer needs into clear requirements and ensure alignment across internal teams.
Develop SOPs that standardize pre and postsales processes to ensure consistent exceptional customer experience.

CrossFunctional Partnership

Work closely with legal contracts and finance to negotiate and close deals refine terms and conditions and ensure commercial compliance.
Provide senior leadership with accurate forecasts pipeline visibility and market intelligence.
Forecast demand to manufacturing and supply chain to support operational planning.

Team Development

Coach and mentor junior team members fostering a culture of openness collaboration and continuous improvement.
Uphold and model our core values: Sustainability Openness Enjoyment.

What will convinces us:

Bachelors degree in Life Science Biological Engineering Biotechnology or related field (masters or PhD preferred).
5 years of commercial development & sales experience in life sciences or related industries.
5 years of experience in Cell & Gene Therapy
Proven success selling healthcare or biotech equipment.
Handson experience in a GMP research or transfusion lab is a strong plus.
A robust CGT network and the ability to activate it.
Identification with our core values: Sustainability Openness Enjoyment

Up to 50% travel with potential to travel internationally.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring leadership programs internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation sick time corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as Coaching Agile Working and a Businesswomens Network
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from dental vision EAP and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending) Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance AD&D EAP Family Planning & Womens Health Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee spouse & dependents) Legal Services LTD & STD Critical Illness Insurance Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Base salary of $130000$200000 commensurate with experience education and location along with a bonus.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

About Sartorius

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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