Technical Sales Manager - Bioprocessing

Global Life Science Hub is supporting an ambitious, fast-growing bioprocessing manufacturer making a major push into the US market, backed by significant investment in advanced manufacturing and an expanding portfolio of single-use technologies.With ambitions to become a leading global supplier to the biopharmaceutical industry, our client is now looking for a Business Development Manager to join as one of its first US commercial hires and help establish its presence in the world's largest biopharma market.This is an opportunity to get in early, build a market from the ground up and work directly with senior leadership as the business accelerates its international expansion.Responsibilities:Identify and develop new business opportunities across US biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturersBuild a qualified sales pipeline through proactive business development and strategic account targetingEstablish relationships with Process Development, MSAT, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement teamsPromote the company's portfolio of single-use technologies, bioprocessing equipment and integrated manufacturing solutionsIdentify commercial opportunities across upstream and downstream biologics manufacturingManage opportunities throughout the complete sales cycle, from initial engagement through to commercial agreementCollaborate with international technical, engineering and manufacturing teams to support customer requirementsSupport technical discussions, product evaluations, quotations and commercial proposalsAttend industry conferences, customer meetings and networking eventsProvide market intelligence and customer feedback to support the company's US commercial strategyWork closely with senior leadership as the North American commercial operation developsQualifications & Experience:5+ years of Business Development, Key Account Management or Technical Sales experience within bioprocessing or biopharmaceutical manufacturingAn established book of business with existing relationships across major US biopharmaceutical manufacturers, large biotechnology companies and leading CDMOs is highly desirable, particularly with established, multinational organizations.Experience selling single-use technologies, bioprocessing equipment, process consumables or related manufacturing solutionsStrong understanding of upstream and/or downstream biologics manufacturing processesProven track record of developing strategic accounts, generating new business and closing complex technical sales opportunitiesAbility to leverage an existing industry network to accelerate market penetration and generate commercial opportunitiesEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and establish a new territoryWillingness to travel regularly for customer meetings and industry eventsExperience with organizations such as Cytiva, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, MilliporeSigma, Repligen, Pall or similar bioprocessing technology suppliers would be highly relevant.Location: Preference for candidates based in New Jersey, North Carolina, Boston or other established surrounding biopharmaceutical hubs.