Business Development Specialist

This is an opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Specialist to get in at the ground level of a major US growth push within bioprocessing.Our client is an established manufacturer of cell culture media and bioprocess buffers, supporting biotech and pharmaceutical companies across biologics development and manufacturing.Now they're building their presence in the US, and they're looking for one of their first commercial hires on the ground to help make it happen.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new biotech and pharmaceutical customers across the USBuild a qualified sales pipeline through proactive business development and account targetingDevelop relationships with Process Development, MSAT, Manufacturing, Procurement and other key stakeholdersPresent the company's bioprocessing capabilities and product portfolio to prospective customersUnderstand customer processes, technical requirements and future manufacturing needsManage opportunities throughout the complete sales cycle from initial engagement through to commercial agreementCoordinate internally with technical, manufacturing and operational teams to support customer requirementsSupport product evaluations, samples, quotations and commercial proposalsAttend industry conferences, customer meetings and networking eventsProvide market intelligence and customer feedback to support US commercial strategyWork directly with senior leadership as the US commercial function continues to developQualifications & Experience5+ years of Business Development, Technical Sales or commercial experience within bioprocessing or biopharmaceutical manufacturingExperience selling products, materials, technologies or services into biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturersStrong understanding of the biologics manufacturing process and bioprocessing environmentExperience within cell culture media, buffers, process liquids, raw materials or related bioprocess consumables is highly desirableProven ability to identify, develop and close new business opportunitiesComfortable selling to both technical and commercial stakeholdersStrong communication, presentation and relationship-building skillsEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and build a territory from the ground upWillingness to travel regularly for customer meetings and industry eventsExperience with organisations such as Cytiva, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sartorius, MilliporeSigma, Lonza, Repligen or similar bioprocessing suppliers would be highly relevant.